Municipal Market Quarterly Update - Opportunity Building In Municipal Bonds Amid Market Volatility
2026-04-22·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
After a strong start to the year, geopolitical and macro uncertainty triggered a March repricing that offset earlier gains.
Improved valuations and upcoming seasonal tailwinds support a more constructive outlook.
Fundamentals remain solid, but rising credit dispersion reinforces selectivity.
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By Patrick Haskell | James Schwartz | Sean Carney
Quarterly review
Municipal bonds started the year with strong momentum, supported by favorable technicals as robust demand outpaced supply that consistently fell short of expectations. January performance was