Munis See Worst Monthly Returns Since Lehman Collapse
US municipal bonds experienced their worst monthly returns in nearly two decades due to inflation concerns and fears of interest-rate hikes.
US state and local government debt posted its worst month in nearly two decades after inflation concerns, fueled by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, and fears of interest-rate hikes triggered a widespread bond selloff.
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