The Treasury curve bear-steepened and muni yields followed higher. Moody’s: Covid-19 will result in state and local government austerity and higher leverage.

Treasury Curve Bear-Steepened; Muni Yields Higher - Muni Fortnightly, August 31, 2020

Treasury yields bear-steepened. Powell comments on desire for more inflation not immediately recognizable in yields.

Treasuries Had A Bear-Steepening Week: Fixed Income Weekly Monitor, August 31, 2020

At the beginning of this year, we created the Baskin Fixed Income Fund as a more efficient way to manage your fixed income investments.

Rule #1 For Bonds: Don't Lose Money

Over the years, individual investors have flocked to municipal bonds to meet safety, income and after-tax return goals.

For Muni Investors, COVID-19 Provides Lessons In Liquidity

Municipal bonds issued by state and local entities fund projects across various sectors that create the foundation upon which local economies thrive.

Small Ways Muni Investors Can Make A Big Difference

Muni yields fell more as ratios have declined. Muni funds experienced net inflows for 10th consecutive week.

What Happened In The Bond Markets Last Week? Muni Fortnightly, July 20, 2020

Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests primarily in municipal securities rated Baa/BBB or better. It invests in securities that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P Intermediate Municipal Bond Index and the S&P National Municipal Bond Index. Nuveen Select Maturities Municipal Fund was formed on September 18, 1992 and is domiciled in the United States.