2025 Top Five Insights – Mid-Year Update

The muni market in 2025 is marked by heavy issuance, steeper curves, and clear tax policy—and investors are watching how it all plays out.

In this episode, host Eric Kazatsky welcomes back Mike Denlinger, Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, for a midyear review of their Top 5 Insights. They unpack what’s actually driving underperformance so far this year, why the tax exemption remains intact, and how sector-specific credit risks are shaping opportunity. Mike also shares his outlook for the second half, what’s shifting in demand, and why now might be the time to lean in, especially on the long end of the curve.

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The seasoned, active investors at MacKay Municipal Managers provide valuable insights into the highly fragmented, complex, and inefficient municipal bond market. With topics that can range from public policy, market technicals, and municipal strategies for clients to consider, tune in to our monthly in-depth conversations for the team’s latest views on the municipal market.

MacKay Municipal Managers is a team of portfolio managers at MacKay Shields. MacKay Shields is 100% owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly owned by New York Life Insurance Company.

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