First chunk of $6 billion in Illinois paper goes down easy

Illinois' break in budget gridlock and tax hikes help market digest bonds.

Web Seminar The Puerto Rico debt crisis – An update

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is experiencing the most drastic fiscal crisis in the Commonwealth’s history.

Sponsor content from

Debt
Connecticut's budget woes spur warning for its municipalities

Moody's Investors Service placed 29 cities and school districts on review for downgrade.

Budgets Paul Burton October 17
Analysts see more Puerto Rico bond price volatility

Municipal bond analysts cite the lack of clarity on the island’s economic future, the level of federal aid after two hurricanes, and the Title III bankruptcy process.

PROMESA Robert Slavin October 17
MSRB releases first-ever executive budget summary

The MSRB expects its new executive budget summary to increase transparency about how the board collects and spends its money.

Securities law Kyle Glazier October 17

The Latest

Sept. housing starts drop 4.7%; permits fall 4.5%

The pace of housing starts fell by 4.7% to a 1.127 million seasonally adjusted annual rate in September.

Economic indicators 36m ago

Economic indicators 36m ago
Final five: Trump narrows choice of next Fed chair

President Trump said Tuesday that he has winnowed the number of candidates for the next Fed chair, including potentially reappointing Janet Yellen.

Federal Reserve Rob Blackwell October 17

Federal Reserve Rob Blackwell October 17
Web Seminar Why disclosure really matters now – the S.E.C. Enforcement Agenda

What Are the Priorities of the Public Finance Abuse Unit?

SEC enforcement

Sponsor content from

SEC enforcement
Casino settlements boost Atlantic City rating to better level of junk

S&P raised the city's rating on notch to CCC-plus and assigns a stable outlook.

Ratings Andrew Coen October 17

Ratings Andrew Coen October 17
Philadelphia soda tax harming businesses, says city's lame duck controller

The mayor's office said the survey by City Controller Alan Butkovitz, a soda tax opponent, wasn't impartial.

Tax Andrew Coen October 17

Tax Andrew Coen October 17
California revenues beat expectations in September

The state is $666 million ahead of budget projections for the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

Budgets Keeley Webster October 17

Budgets Keeley Webster October 17
Trump says he'll make Fed choice soon from among five finalists

President Trump said he plans to choose from among five finalists to be the next Federal Reserve Chairman and will make his decision soon.

Trump administration October 17

Trump administration October 17

Multimedia

Final five: Trump narrows choice of next Fed chair

President Trump said Tuesday that he has winnowed the number of candidates for the next Fed chair, including potentially reappointing Janet Yellen.

Podcast How Hartford can rebound

Restructuring expert Jim Spiotto of Chapman Strategies Advisors says Pittsburgh and Chicago provide economic development models that Connecticut's struggling capital can adopt. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Video NYC TFA, California and Illinois top inflated calendar

The primary market is getting something it has been seeking for a while, with $10 billion of new supply on the docket. The New York City Transitional Finance Authority, California and Illinois are set to bring almost half of the week's supply.

Commentary

Tax policy takes center stage

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

After infrastructure and health care legislation failed to materialize, the municipal industry turns its attention to the potential benefits – and risks – of tax reforms now before Congress.

Finance, investment and tax-related legislation October 17
Questions remain as bond market prepares for markup disclosure rule

Mark Davies
CEO
S3

Broker-dealers are tasked with devising a systemic, robust way of determining prices for securities, yet guidance has been vague, especially with respect to illiquid bonds.

Fintech regulations October 16
The Bond Buyer Data Workstation is live

Municipal market participants can now access dynamic, interactive secondary-market data from directly within the Bond Buyer experience; partnership with Municipal Bond Information Services will provide exclusive real-time market data and analytics.

Announcements October 16
What if governments issued equity?

Gershon Morgulis

While surplus-linked instruments may give governments a more favorable pay-out structure, the question of control over government decision making is a significant concern.

Public finance October 10

See all Commentary

Resources

Market Data Primary, secondary, volume, rankings, indexes

The Bond Buyer’s collection of market data, including industry rankings, yield indexes, primary market volume, and more.

9h ago
Advance Refunding Calculator

This tool provides sophisticated analysis of advance-refunding deals, including an assessment of the value of call options embedded in existing issues.

Sponsor content from
Job Postings
We provide employment advertising services specifically for the employers and employee candidates who make a living in and around municipal finance.
See more Job Postings
Sponsor content
Continuing Education

Develop the skills needed to bridge the gap between talent, initiative, and career advancement.

Introducing: Bond School Times 2

Enroll in courses now through 12/31/17 and receive complimentary enrollment for an intern or junior associate.
#bondschooltimes2

Click here for details

See all Resources

See Also

Get BB in your inbox

The Latest

Multimedia

Commentary

Resources

Job Postings

Get BB in your inbox

Like what you see? Make sure you're getting it all

Bond Buyer