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The article reports that 2017 spring and summer redemption season is expected to eclipse previous record for called and maturing bond proceeds thereby freeing up an unprecedented amount of cash for new investment The annual occurrence in 2017 is expected to be record-breaking, with over $100 billion of called and maturing bond proceeds.

The article focuses on the decrease of underwriting fees in the U.S. According to the author, bonds issuers only paid 6.44 dollars per 1000 face value to place stimulus bonds to market in 2010, showing a 1.01 dollars decrease from 2009. George Friedlander, senior municipal strategist at Citigroup Inc., said that fees were likely to drop as new markets grow. The author also provides a chart depicting the comparison in underwriting spreads in the U.S. from 1991-2010.

The article reports on the slight negative growth being experienced by commercial and savings banks in their municipal bond portfolios in the U.S. during the first half of 2008. Data from Sheshunoff Information Services Inc. revealed that the holdings declined by 1.0 percent to $142.7 billion on a cost basis and by 2.7 percent to $141. Analysts assert that factors such as ongoing credit crisis and overall poor financial performance of banks have contributed to the crisis.

Reports that according to U.S. rating agency Fitch Ratings Inc., the continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) sector in the U.S. will not be able to recover from the recession that it faced in 2001. Possibility of a decline in profitability and debt service coverage of the median financial ratios of CCRCs in 2002; Factors affecting overall profitability of CCRCs in 2001.

Examines the performance of the United States municipal bond market in 1997. Sales trend; Debt sales; Types of bond sales; Includes long-term bonds and short-term bonds; Insights from several investment analysts; Bonds preferred by the public; Obstacles to investment yields of six percent; Municipal bond redemptions.

Presents an overview of the performance of the bond market in the United States for the first half of 1997. New Jersey Economic Development Authority's contribution to national bond volume; New money issuance in the health care sector; New money issuance in June; Taxable debt; Seasonal developments; Market factors; Bond activity in specific states; Negotiated deals.

The article looks at U.S. municipal fund managers' preparations from a rise in interest rates and expected market volatility triggered by assumptions that the U.S. Federal Reserve will start tapering its program for economic stimulus in the first quarter of 2014. The author provides opinions of financial advisors including Jeffery Elswick, Patrick Early and Dorian Jamison. They discuss fixed and floating-rate securities, bond duration, and investment risk.

The article reports on the spike in interest rates in U.S. It discusses various attributes of interest rates which includes short durations, high quality and alternative coupon structures. Also mentioned are the strategies by various mutual fund managers to the rise in interest rates which includes quality and duration of investments, and mentions mitigating credit and interest rate risks.

The article forecasts the condition of the municipal bond market in the U.S. A continued retail demand for traditional, tax-exempt debt is expected. Miller Tabak Asset Management chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Pietronico says that retail investors will continue to support the market while retail demand will be more modest. Loop Capital Markets municipal strategist Chris Mier emphasizes that he expects the interest rates to be slightly higher to draw the interest of retail.

The article reports on the slow down of municipal bond issuance in the U.S. in November 2007. The municipal bond issuers sold only 770 deals totaling $25.113 million in November compared with 1,287 issues totaling $42.671 billion sold in November 2006. Market analysts said that the 41.1% drop of total issues was due to the fears of issuers on general market volatility and doubts over the credit strength and stability of triple-A bond insurers.

The article focuses on the views of retail professionals like Ken Meiselman, Gary Strumeyer, and Ken Williams on the introduction of exchanged-traded fund (ETF), a tax-advantaged product by Barclays Global Investors, in the municipal bond market in the U.S. They explain that the success of the product will only depend on its marketing strategy, price, and rate of return. The ETF product could be an attractive investment in the municipal market.

The article reports on the important role of yield-curve positioning in the success of some top-performing municipal bond mutual funds in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2006. The yield curve remained flat while the nation's central bank failed to signal an end to its tightening bias. Some portfolio managers said coupon and credit selection were also important factors in achieving the top spots in the latest quarterly report, which was released in April 2006.

The article reports that fund managers who were willing to take on extra credit risk gained the most value in the U.S. in 2005. The move of the Federal Reserve Board to tighten monetary policy resulted in increases in short-term municipal interest rates between two and five years. High yield funds benefited the most as credit quality of some bonds improved.

Examines the status of selling charter school debt in the U.S. Selectivity of large institutional investors about buying charter school debt since there are fewer schools with the investment-grade ratings buyers prefer; Yields on nonrated charter school deals that range from 6.50 to 7.50 percent; Wariness of investors on charter schools that accumulate high, unmanageable debt, and have disputes over funding with the local school districts.

Reports on the performance of the United States municipal bond market in the second quarter of 2000. Municipal bond mutual funds; Success of high-yield managers; Short-term focus on income; Neutral-interest rate outlook; Portfolio management strategies.

The article discusses the data released by Bank of America Corp. Merrill Lynch regarding the increase of municipal bonds in the U.S. in January 2018.

The article suggests investors reinvesting December 2017 redemptions or use available cash to stock up on municipal bonds as the prospect of changes in the tax law drives issuance in the final weeks of 2017 in the U.S. It discusses the U.S. government's plans to preserve private activity bonds in upcoming negotiations over a final tax bill with the Senate.

The article reports on the potential yield for the meaty spread retail industry for Illinois's individual investors general obligation offering. It cites on the multi-series deal can attract potential buyers and reprice the general market. The article also discusses on the state's tranche of bonds pricing three series as part of the planned fixed rate, tax-exempt GO borrowing.

The article reports on the increase of mutual fund assets in the U.S., making portfolio managers no need for major changes on their investment strategies. Gary Madich, chief investment officer (CIO) of the investment company JPMorgan Asset Management, states that the risk for the increase of rates is less with improvement on employment conditions. It also mentions the opportunities given to municipal managers to help in the growth of mutual fund industry.

The article deals with the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Department of Revenue of Kentucky v. Davis that upheld 42 states' preferential tax treatment of their bonds. The decision was hailed by market participants as a resounding victory for the municipal securities market. Len Weiser-Varon, an attorney, said that the majority made it clear that the court does not want to do anything that might be disruptive to the municipal market. The response of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association to the ruling is cited.

Reports on the limited supply of high-yield municipal bonds in the U.S. as of March 2006. Risks associated with low-quality and non-rated paper; Implication of the high demand for risky paper at lower yield levels for the tight spread relationship between the speculative market and high-grade sectors; List of sectors that are expected to attract investors trying to uncover yield.

The article discusses the weakening of credit quality and economic boon after the pair of category 4 hurricanes that blitzed parts of Louisiana, Georgia and South Carolina. Topics discussed include impact of the natural pair of natural disasters including the Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on the U.S. municipal bonds; presents views of Dan Heckman of U.S. Bank concerning the issue; and forecasts the total debt for Florida.

The article on the cautious actions taken by American investment firm Thornburg Investment Management Inc. on the risks of the flattening yield curve, credit turmoil in Puerto Rico and Illinois, and poor liquidity, as well as uncertainty over the pace of interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. It notes the actions of managing director Chris Ryon of favoring the safer end of the risk spectrum, keeping durations lower, and maintaining higher reserve positions on municipal bond mutual funds.

Scarce high-yield supply is creating challenges for muni fund managers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 30-day net supply is now at negative $17.2 billion, a muni strategist said on Monday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

On the day the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, Oregon's Metro sold taxable GOs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Philadelphia deal saw robust demand from muni bond buyers on Tuesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Undersupply and demand for the muni exemption in high tax states are expected to help municipal bonds outperform in the second quarter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The tax-exempt part of the big Connecticut deal was offered to retail Wednesday as munics continued to rally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The calendar leaves much to be desired for investors, as the week only brings $2.4 billion of new deals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bond market participants will be waiting for the Fed's decision on rates and the look ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal CUSIP requests rose 16.7% in February , signaling possible growth in bond supply. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Weekly bond volume is estimated at $5.84 billion, consisting of of $4.58 billion of negotiated deals and $1.27 billion of competitive sales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Portfolio managers look likely to drive demand for this week's new issue slate, which totals under $3 billion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Munis showed strength as traders returned to work on Tuesday after the three-day holiday weekend. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A warm reception is likely for the new issue supply that will be coming into the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Topics range from policy changes, regulatory developments, and pensions to interest rates, technology, and market opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A trader said lack of follow-through on long new issues continued to plague the market as the weekly calendar shrank to $5B of issuance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Buyer sentiment barely budged as new issuance flooded the muni market on Tuesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New deals were rolling in, with timing benefiting issuers as the market firmed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The municipal bond market and its participants are ready for what they are hoping is a busier and better week than the last. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Strategists sang the praises of munis Tuesday as New York and Massachusetts led a pack of new issues into the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Analysts say lessons from the events of 2018 can forecast what lies ahead in 2019. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Market participants will focus on reading the tea leaves of the Fed statement Wednesday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipals look somewhat less attractive following last week's rally, but should maintain a firm tone through year-end, an analyst said. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bonds rallied Thursday as yields fell as much as six basis points in spots. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Municipal bond traders returned to work on Thursday as the market took up where it left off on Tuesday — with munis and Treasuries rallying. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]