The municipal bond market has long been a bastion of stability within the tumultuous waters of the financial world. As observed recently, the performance of municipals has been notably steady, albeit slightly weaker against rising yields in U.S. Treasuries and an uptick in equities. Such shifts suggest a complex interplay of investor sentiment and market
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Amidst a palpable sense of urgency, House Republicans are gearing up to vote on a stopgap funding bill that ostensibly aims to prevent a government shutdown. Set to take place as early as Tuesday, this legislation carries with it the weight of an impending deadline that looms ominously over the fiscal year. However, beneath the
In a dramatic twist that could reshape the future of American labor, Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers (UAW), has emerged as an unlikely supporter of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. For a union leader who had once vehemently criticized Trump during his campaign, such a pivot invites critical scrutiny. It reveals not
In the turbulent sea of today’s stock market, characterized by rising recession fears, even the tech giants feel the heat. Recently, shares of Meta Platforms experienced a significant decline, joining the fray of the broader sell-off that has gripped the Information Technology sector of the S&P 500. With the Nasdaq Composite tumbling approximately 4%, investors
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Understanding the current landscape of fixed-income investments is more critical than ever, particularly in 2024. As investors face a myriad of choices, the key drivers of success will be those who defy conventional wisdom and actively seek opportunities in sectors undervalued relative to their potential. According to insights from Janus Henderson, many investors are still
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Municipal bonds are facing a conundrum as they navigate through 2023, shackled by uncertainty stemming from both the federal government and economic indicators. The recent weakening of municipal yields indicates that investors are becoming increasingly wary. Cuts of up to nine basis points suggest an adverse trend influenced by a variety of risks that currently