Buy Munis and Stay Flexible Says Payden & Rygel
U.S. stock and bond markets are fairly valued, if not somewhat overvalued given the current macroeconomic backdrop, says Payden & Rygel.
Stay Defensive Due to Pricey Stocks, China Slowdown
Investors should expect low returns over the long-term as valuations for most risk assets are stretched and yields remain low.
More Room to Run for High Yield, Munis Says MainStay
Stocks have not been the only asset class to bounce back since mid-February, high yield bonds have also made a rapid recovery.
High Yield Munis Better Than Stocks as Economy Slows
The Dow Jones Industrial Average may be back above 18,000, but the bell weather equity index does not reflect the true problems underlying the economy.
Prudential: U.S. Bond Market Set Up for Strong Q2 Returns
The Barclay's U.S. Aggregate bond index was up three percent in the first quarter after a flat 2015.
Why Spring is the Ideal Season to Buy Muni Bonds
Municipal bonds were one of the top performing asset classes in 2015, registering a more than a 3% total return.
Puerto Rico Storm Won’t Shake Greater Muni Market
Municipal bonds had a solid year in 2015 and judging by the group's fundamentals the coming year should be similarly positive.
Presidential Race, Fed Hikes Not Slowing Muni Growth
Many of the same macro factors that supported the muni market in 2015 like modest inflation, manageable supply and consistent demand will continue throughout 2016.
High Yield Could Get Much Worse
Things could get far worse before they get better for high yield bond investors, said Collin Martin, fixed income director at the Schwab Center for Financial Research.
Agencies, Munis are Best Bond Plays With Fed 'Stuck in Box'
Talk about being put on hold, the Federal Reserve might not make a move on interest rates until September unless the economy picks up.