"Trump indicated the administration will implement additional tariffs under different authorities, and we expect the aggregate effective tariff rate to ultimately settle around 13%, largely unchanged from current levels," Nuveen strategists said.
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With Congress back in session the lobbying for infrastructure funding is heating up.
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"As soon as you step back from the table, you may wind up on it," NABL's chief policy officer said.
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"Another set of eyes helps improve the deal for everybody, including the borrower, because the borrower is going to want a successful venture too," said John Miller, head and chief investment officer of First Eagle's municipal credit team.
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In this Market Intelligence analysis, Jeff Lipton warns that granting states access to Chapter 9 would be deeply disruptive, likely forcing muni yields higher and liquidity lower, while underscoring why states' legal protections and reserves still support strong willingness to pay.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton assigns a stable yet guarded view to airport bonds, highlighting how gateways and large hubs can outperform as fuel costs, travel demand and geopolitical risk evolve — while investors sharpen focus on leverage, rate recovery and cyber defenses.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton distills what he heard onstage and in the hallways at The Bond Buyer's 2026 National Outlook, from policy uncertainty and the muni tax exemption to AI's growing role and credit risk hotspots.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is seeking City Council approval of $1.8 billion in new money general obligation bonds and $2 billion in refunding authority.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said lowered revenues from the so-called "Trump slump" forced tough choices during annual May revisions to his budget.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will issue $475 million in green sales tax revenue bonds for capital projects and refunding.
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has issued an end of the year Statement which addresses inconsistencies in the financial reporting and definition of an accounting wormhole.
"I am excited to lead the team through what will be an exciting period of growth in public finance," Anjali Sharma said.
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Look for an expanded buyer base, including an international focus, as a new decade in munis dawns
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Looking back on the last decade makes one realize that we have come a long way.
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Throughout the past 10 years, there appear to have been several small recessions — or pauses — in the economy.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
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"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
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Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.
"I love solving complicated problems faced by our local governmental clients," Leslie Bacon. "We come up with strategic solutions that have a real impact on our communities."
"The intersection between the public impact and the financial markets is unique and it brings a lot of good people to the same place. I really enjoy being a part of this community," Connor Benoit said.
Roosevelt & Cross president and executive director of public finance Elaine Brennan receives the 2025 Freda Johnson Award for the private sector.
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"This matter involves unregistered municipal advisory activity by Ford Research and its president, founder, owner, and sole employee Ford," the SEC's order said.
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The precedent and, if there were to be an appeals court affirmation, would have a greater impact on Louisiana than Florida, the attorneys said.
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Iowa, Vermont, Wisconsin and the US Virgin Islands are among the least-friendly governments for P3 advocates.
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The development of powerful quantum computers has serious implications for how state and local governments protect sensitive information.
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Environmental facilities and public facilities were the sectors that saw the biggest percentage declines.
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The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped over $42.828 billion in 2025, up slightly from $41.166 billion in 2024, according to LSEG data.
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Gilmore & Bell and Nixon Peabody were new entrants in the top 10, bumping Greenberg Traurig and Bracewell to the top 15.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOKC Mathews, executive vice president and chief market strategist at Commerce Trust breaks down the FOMC meeting.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOPamela Frederick and Adam Barsky will share their views on the importance of the tax-exemption, how it benefits state and local governments, taxpayers, and U.S. retail investors -- and keeps the country competitive on a global scale.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOGary Hall, President of the Infrastructure & Public Finance Division at Siebert Williams Shank & Co., joins Bond Buyer Executive Editor Lynne Funk to talk about the importance of the muni industry in financing the country's extensive infrastructure needs -- from ports and airports to bridges and energy solutions.
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