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

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

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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

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Outlook turns negative for five Texas utility districts in Harvey's wake

S&P Global Ratings assigned negative outlooks to the five special purpose districts due to flood damage.

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Ratings Richard Williamson 6m ago
NYC comptroller Stringer, challenger Faulkner mix it up in debate

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer cited pension fund gains while challenger Michael Faulkner said the incumbent doesn't stand up to mayor Bill de Blasio's spending.

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Fed's Beige Book: Positive outlook despite hurricane disruptions

A destructive hurricane season caused significant disruptions along the Gulf Coast and the southeastern United States but businesses remained optimistic about growth over the medium term, the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book survey showed Wednesday.

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Economy 34m ago
Munis mixed as NYC TFA, Massachusetts deals sell

Municipal bonds were trading mixed at mid-session as issuers in New York and Massachusetts hit the market with several big bond deals.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago
Casino payment limbo takes a toll on Niagara Falls, N.Y., rating

Moody’s lowered Niagara Falls’ general obligation debt to Baa3 from Baa2.

Ratings Andrew Coen 2h ago

Ratings Andrew Coen 2h ago
New Rockford school project approved

Voters in New Rockford-Sheyenne Public School District, N.D., approved a 20-year bond for structural repairs and air quality improvements Tuesday in a special election.

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School bonds 3h ago

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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

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