Market Outlook · February 26, 2021

The "State" of the Municipal Market

Joseph Mirsky

SVP, Head of Fixed Income

As we're halfway through 1Q 2021, interest rates have moved higher since the beginning of the year. What's been the impact to the municipal asset class? What is the current state of the market given the effects of the pandemic? These questions are best answered in a broad municipal discussion.

We look to highlight several topics including:

  • Performance year to date
  • Technicals in the municipal market
  • Credit quality/deterioration during the pandemic
  • Our approach and investment style
  • What to expect for the rest of 2021
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