Month: April 2013

Throwing in the Towel on Inflation?

In the aftermath of the Boston bombing, the Treasury market went into its predictable flight-to-quality mode, with municipals underperforming as a result. The primary calendar, consisting primarily of large, liquid issues, was absorbed with relative ease and...

Municipal Bond Market Outlook

By Triet Nguyen, Axios Advisors LLC April 16, 2013 As former Bostonians, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families affected by yesterday’s tragedy. Welcome to the premiere installment of Muni Bond Insights. We’re grateful to MuniNetGuide.com for...

Home Buyers to Lenders: Where is the Inventory?

by guest contributor Peter Fugiel, Ph.D. As the U.S. home markets begin to improve, it is clear that realtors and buyers alike are looking for more middle-market inventory. A few years ago, the hot topic was that the markets were too fragile for a major distressed...

Update: Stockton Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Approved

(Updated - 4/3/13)  In June, Stockton California became the largest U.S. city to file for municipal bankruptcy protection.  (See Stockton: From Fiscal Distress to Municipal Bankruptcy. )  On April 1, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein ruled...

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