The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investment Management

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December 05, 2025 New Issuance Is Being Absorbed Well
Recent new issue municipal debt deals were oversubscribed.

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3 min
November 21, 2025 Post-Shutdown, What’s Next for Munis?
A look at the week’s well-received — and not-so-well-received — new issue municipal debt deals.

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4 min
November 14, 2025A Strong Fall Municipal Market with Opportunities
Municipal bonds have shown meaningful strength this fall, with performance building across the curve and investor sentiment improving. In this episode, host Chris Roberti is joined by Francis Adarkwa, Research Analyst at MacKay Municipal Managers, for his debut appearance direct from the trading desk in Los Angeles.
They discuss what’s driving recent returns, how nontraditional buyers are influencing the long end of the curve, and why the team remains constructive even amid rate uncertainty and political headlines. Francis also breaks down the current credit landscape—highlighting healthcare systems as a key sector to watch—and explains where he’s seeing attractive relative value opportunities today.
If you’re evaluating positioning into year‑end or thinking about re‑allocating from cash-like instruments, this conversation provides timely perspective on where the market stands and where value may be forming next.
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15 min
November 07, 2025 Municipal Bonds After the Ballot
A rundown on election results and their impacts to the municipal bond market

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5 min
October 31, 2025 Primary Market Deals
Deals pricing this week, highlighting the large ones

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3 min
October 24, 2025 Gas prepay sector and its growth
Deals pricing this week in gas prepay sector

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4 min
October 17, 2025A Stronger Market Tone Where Opportunities Persist
Momentum is building in the muni market and despite ongoing uncertainty, opportunity is still out there.
In this episode, host Chris Roberti welcomes back Ian France, Research Analyst and Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, for a timely look at what’s shaping the current tone of the municipal bond market. They unpack September’s strong performance, why long-end munis are still attractively priced, and what’s behind the steepness in the curve. Ian also breaks down credit fundamentals, inflation expectations, and how active managers are thinking about portfolio positioning and risk in a market that remains technically challenged.
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19 min
October 10, 2025 Spooky Seasonality, Compelling Opportunity
Typical seasonal patterns looking ahead to positive technicals

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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. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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4 min
October 03, 2025 From Rally to Opportunity
September’s rally could give way to an opportunity to buy the dip in October

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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. “New York Life Investments” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company.

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5 min
September 19, 2025Back to Basics
In this episode of Muni 360, host Eric Kazatsky sits down with Scott Sprauer, Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, for a timely discussion on why municipal bonds remain a compelling option in today’s shifting market.
From Fed policy and supply dynamics to the resilience of muni credit quality, Scott explains how active management and smart curve positioning can unlock opportunities for investors. He also shares why elevated supply is the new norm, why municipal yields are competitive against other fixed-income classes, and how investors should consider reallocating cash as the Fed begins its rate-cutting cycle.
Tune in now for practical insights that highlight why municipals remain a cornerstone for long-term, tax-efficient portfolios.
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SMRU: 8364320.1

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14 min

About The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investment Management

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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.