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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June 12, 20262 min
Supply Meets Demand
Elevated issuance is still being met with strong investor demand
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 5, 20264 min
A Well-Supported Market Still Rewards Selectivity
Munis are in-demand, but investors must navigate carefully
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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 Investment Management” is both a service mark, and the common trade name, of certain investment advisors affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 20263 min
Compelling Muni Yields
Even some the highest-rated bonds offer currently attractive yields.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 22, 20262 min
Silver Lining
Macroeconomic volatility creates value for muni bond investors.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 15, 202625 min
Volatility, Rate Reset & Where the Opportunity Is in Munis
The municipal bond market has shifted in recent weeks, with higher yields, heavier supply, and ongoing volatility shaping investor sentiment while also creating new opportunities across the market.
In this episode of Muni 360: Monthly Market Insights, Eric Kazatsky sits down with Jack Muller from the MacKay Municipal Managers credit team to discuss the recent backup in yields, Treasury-driven market moves, and the technical factors influencing municipal performance.
They also explore why higher yields may be improving opportunities for after-tax income investors, how supply trends inside 10 years are affecting the market, and why fundamentals remain stable despite ongoing volatility. The conversation also touches on wealth tax discussions and what they may, or may not, mean for municipal credit.
Tune in for a practical look at the key forces shaping today’s muni market and where investors may be finding opportunity.
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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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May 1, 20263 min
Healthcare Sector Checkup
Healthcare bond issuance is up 63% year-over-year.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
April 17, 202628 min
Rate Backup, NYC Credit & Finding Opportunity in Volatility
The municipal bond market is navigating a period of rising rates, shifting demand, and headline-driven narratives but the underlying story may be more stable than it seems.
In this episode of Muni 360, host Eric Kazatsky is joined by Jack Muller from the credit desk at MacKay Municipal Managers. They look at what has been driving the recent backup in rates across the yield curve, why the move in munis is largely a treasury story, and what that means for investors who are paying attention right now. Eric and Jack also address the noise surrounding New York City's bond market and walk through why the fundamentals there remain on solid ground despite the headlines.
For anyone trying to separate what actually matters from what is just market chatter, this episode offers a grounded look at where things stand and why the current environment may be worth leaning into.
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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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April 10, 20262 min
Robust First Quarter New Issue Supply
In the first quarter of 2026, municipal bond new issuance remained solid despite a more challenging backdrop by the end of the quarter.
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 27, 20263 min
Take Comfort In Munis, Even During Volatile Times
We take comfort in the current strength and historical resiliency of municipal credit especially given geopolitical uncertainty and concerns around private markets.
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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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
March 20, 202630 min
Geopolitical Risk, Private Credit Stress & Why Munis Are Different
Markets are facing a great deal of uncertainty right now. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and signs of stress in parts of the private credit market are prompting investors to ask new questions.
In this episode of Muni 360: Weekly Wrap Up, host Eric Kazatsky sits down with Jack Muller, CFA, to discuss what’s happening across the broader market and what it could mean for municipal bond investors. Eric and Jack also explore the key structural differences between private credit and municipal bonds, including issuer profiles, revenue stability, leverage structures, transparency, and liquidity.
Listen to the full episode to hear their perspective on how these trends are shaping today’s market and what investors should be watching next.
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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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