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The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments

New York Life Investments

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,

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00:03:05

2026 New Issue Supply Forecast

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/12/19

Many street estimates are expecting 2026 to be in the $600 billion range Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:16:11

A Solid Second Half Sets the Tone

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/12/12

Markets found new footing in the second half of 2025, as technicals improved, long duration rallied, and investor sentiment turned more constructive. But what does that mean as we look toward 2026?In this episode, host Chris Roberti welcomes back Matt Hage, Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, joining from the firm’s Los Angeles trading desk. They unpack the factors behind muni performance this year, including curve dynamics, the impact of steady inflows, and why the long end of the curve

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00:02:50

New Issuance Is Being Absorbed Well

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/12/05

Recent new issue municipal debt deals were oversubscribed. Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:03:23

Post-Shutdown, What’s Next for Munis?

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/11/21

A look at the week’s well-received — and not-so-well-received — new issue municipal debt deals. Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:14:01

A Strong Fall Municipal Market with Opportunities

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/11/14

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

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00:04:24

Municipal Bonds After the Ballot

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/11/07

A rundown on election results and their impacts to the municipal bond market Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:02:52

Primary Market Deals

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/10/31

Deals pricing this week, highlighting the large ones Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:03:01

Gas prepay sector and its growth

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/10/24

Deals pricing this week in gas prepay sector Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:18:44

A Stronger Market Tone Where Opportunities Persist

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/10/17

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,

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00:03:24

Spooky Seasonality, Compelling Opportunity

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/10/10

Typical seasonal patterns looking ahead to positive technicals Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:04:04

From Rally to Opportunity

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/10/03

September’s rally could give way to an opportunity to buy the dip in October Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:13:50

Back to Basics

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/09/19

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

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00:04:01

Ideas across the muni curve

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/09/12

Two ideas at different spots on the curve Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:02:47

Curve Appeal

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/09/05

Our view is that OBBBA’s actual financial impact to states will be small, and quite manageable. Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:03:12

Hospitals Prove Durability in a Dynamic Environment

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/08/22

Healthcare has been one of the most dynamic pockets of the market uniquely facing the challenges of pandemic and now Medicaid challenges with the passing of the OBBA, however hospitals have remained resilient evidenced by improving median metrics.Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.comMacKay Municipal Managers is a team of

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00:17:03

Attractive Levels Garnering Attention

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/08/15

Issuance is up, the curve is steepening, and tax policy is finally clear—conditions that have muni investors taking a closer look.In this episode, host Chris Roberti is joined by Matt Hage, Portfolio Manager at MacKay Municipal Managers, for a timely look at market dynamics and positioning. Matt shares why issuance is running 20% above last year’s record pace, how shifts in the curve are opening long-term opportunities, and what the “One Big Beautiful Bill” means for tax policy and sector risk. They

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00:03:59

States vs. OBBBA: Financial Fallout Overhyped?

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/08/08

Our view is that OBBBA’s actual financial impact to states will be small, and quite manageable. Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:02:31

Now is the time to build-in durable tax-exempt income

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/08/01

The difference in yields between the 2 year and 30 year points on the municipal yield curve is the highest it’s been in 5 years. Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:03:17

Crossover Buyers Are In. Should You Be Too?

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/07/25

Crossover buyers recently started investing in munis Follow UsTwitter @NYLInvestmentsTwitter @MacKayMuniMgrsFacebook @NYLInvestmentsLinkedIn: New York Life InvestmentsLinkedIn: MacKay Municipal ManagersPresented by New York Life Investmentswww.newyorklifeinvestments.com 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

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00:17:54

2025 Top Five Insights – Mid-Year Update

The Muni 360 Podcast from New York Life Investments ·

2025/07/18

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

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