As tariffs take center stage in the headlines, Whitney Sweeney, Senior Client Portfolio Manager at Macquarie Asset Management, discusses the importance of municipal bonds’ tax-exempt status in enabling state and local governments to fund critical infrastructure and other projects. In this volatile economic and political climate, Whitney shares valuable insights into the future of municipal bonds and highlights key factors that investors should be watching in the months ahead.   ©2025 Macquari...

Durable pricing power: The core characteristic for quality investors

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