This weekly commentary assesses how a maturing U.S. easing cycle is reshaping asset allocation and reviving interest in tax-advantaged income.
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Markets are shifting from rate-direction bets to duration and cash-flow discipline, with volatility easing and equity returns increasingly driven by earnings rather than liquidity.
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Municipal bonds are benefiting from strong technicals in early 2026, as heavy reinvestment flows outweigh elevated issuance and investor demand rebounds.
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Credit fundamentals remain robust, with state and local balance sheets near multi-decade highs and municipals offering compelling taxable-equivalent yields versus corporates.
Is this the moment for munis to reclaim a strategic role in portfolios? The full commentary details the macro logic and portfolio implications.
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