Key Theme Recap

  • The Municipal Index returned 2.85% in the third quarter and outperformed comparable taxable indices.
  • The municipal yield curve flattened as long-term yields fell and short-term yields rose, indicating a decreased risk premium for interest rates.
  • Municipal valuations are richer versus USTs on a maturity-matched basis; intermediate- and long-term MT ratios remain improved year to date.
  • A-rated and BBB-rated municipals outperformed as credit spreads were little changed. We expect spreads to be flat to wider for the remainder of 2025.
  • We believe municipal yields offer a compelling option for tax-sensitive investors relative to taxable alternatives, particularly for longer-dated bonds.

 

For an in-depth look
Municipal Market Quarterly Review