What’s driving the renewed focus on municipal bonds

About this episode

Adam A. Weigold discusses the unique developments in the municipal bond market in 2025 and the factors influencing yields.

The municipal bond market has had a unique run in 2025, from uncertainty at the start to witnessing stronger flows and delivering attractive yields. Adam A. Weigold, CFA, senior portfolio manager, head of municipal bonds at Manulife Investment Management, highlights the opportunities in today’s market and discusses what’s driving yields.

People in this episode

Guest: Adam A. Weigold

Topics covered

• municipal bonds
• investment opportunities
• market trends
• yields
• portfolio management

Keywords

• municipal bonds
• yields
• investment
• market trends
• portfolio management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manulife Investment Management, Manulife John Hancock Investments

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