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http://blog.bondbuyer.com/bondbuyer/date/20080807 Thursday August 07, 2008

Calif. Market Close: Tax-Exempts Finish Slightly Firmer

The California municipal market was slightly firmer today, following the Treasury market.

 

“Treasuries were better by quite a bit today, and munis were right behind them, though not quite to that degree,” a trader in Los Angeles said. “It was still a positive day though. I’d say we were better about two or three basis points.”
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Posted by gsiegel [Today's BB Highlights] ( August 07, 2008 05:52 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Market Close: Munis Slightly Firmer at Close

The municipal market was slightly firmer today, following the Treasury market.
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“It feels a little bit better in line with Treasuries, but I’m still not seeing a ton of activity,” a trader in Chicago said. “We’re probably up about one to three basis points. There’s some pockets of cash, and people are interested in high-grade paper, but it’s still pretty quiet.”


 



Posted by gsiegel [Today's BB Highlights] ( August 07, 2008 05:50 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Market Post: Munis Slightly Firmer in Afternoon Trade

The municipal market was slightly firmer this morning, following the Treasury market.
“It feels a little bit better in line with Treasuries, but I’m still not seeing a ton of activity,” a trader in Chicago said. “We’re probably up about one to three basis points. There’s some pockets of cash, and people are interested in high-grade paper, but it’s still pretty quiet.”
To read the column in its entirety, go to The Bond Buyer web site.
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Posted by gsiegel [Today's BB Highlights] ( August 07, 2008 01:40 PM ) Permalink | Comments[0]

Market Post: Munis Slightly Firmer in Morning Trade

The municipal market was slightly firmer this morning, following Treasuries.
“We’re definitely a little better today, that’s for sure,” a trader in New York said. “Treasuries have got a nice little rally going after the weak jobs report, and we’re pretty much following suit from that. I’d say we’re better a good two or three basis points.”
To read the column in its entirety, go to The Bond Buyer web site.
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Posted by gsiegel [Today's BB Highlights] ( August 07, 2008 11:18 AM ) Permalink | Comments[0]