Municipal Bond Returns Impacted by Fed Rate Expectations

Reported about 23 hours ago

Expectations that the Federal Reserve will halt further interest rate cuts are threatening strong municipal bond returns in January. Recent data showing better-than-expected job growth has increased concerns, leading to rising benchmark municipal bond yields and diminishing investor confidence in fixed income. Historically, January has been a favorable month for munis, but current market uncertainty is dampening performance.

Source: YAHOO

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