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Record $153B Municipal Bonds Issued Amid Rising Demand

6/26/2025

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In Q2, state and local governments issued a record $153 billion in municipal bonds.
Total bond sales for 2025 surpassed $271 billion, reflecting a 21% year-over-year increase.
Analysts forecast the municipal-bond market may approach $5 trillion in the near future.
Rising infrastructure costs and stable interest rates are fueling bond issuance growth.
Investors benefit from a wider selection, enabling more strategic bond purchases.

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Story summary

In Q2, state and local governments issued a record $153 billion in municipal bonds.
Total bond sales for 2025 surpassed $271 billion, reflecting a 21% year-over-year increase.
Analysts forecast the municipal-bond market may approach $5 trillion in the near future.
Rising infrastructure costs and stable interest rates are fueling bond issuance growth.
Investors benefit from a wider selection, enabling more strategic bond purchases.