The U.S. economy’s recovery from the virus-induced recession will get much harder, with more permanent job losses unless there’s additional fiscal support, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said.
Analysts warn that borrowing planned in a revised New Jersey budget will result in lasting fiscal distress as it pays back the debt.
While most of the losses have been recovered on a monthly basis, the bigger picture is not as rosy.
Chicago's chief financial officer said the city must consider all options given the magnitude of the pandemic in the absence of federal relief for lost revenue.
The Florida Cabinet approved new money and refunding bonds, some of which may be sold as taxable debt with advance tax-exempt refundings no longer possible.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., said the Municipal Liquidity Facility is not flexible enough for states and local governments.
The conventional wisdom has been that clients should keep six to 12 months of living expenses in cash in case of job loss or another unexpected event. While that is sound advice, in the age of COVID-19, this may no longer be enough.
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the U.S. economy has enough momentum to continue its recovery from the coronavirus slump even if Congress fails to pass additional taxpayer support.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the U.S. economy has enough momentum to continue its recovery from the coronavirus slump even if Congress fails to pass additional taxpayer support.
September 22 -
The system took two rating hits over its rising debt levels and strained balance sheet metrics as it readies a $354 million borrowing.
September 21 -
S&P issued a bulletin Monday warning that pressure is mounting on Illinois' BBB-minus rating —the lowest investment grade — as federal relief remains stalled.
September 21 -
Facing a revenue disruption over next two years, the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority will ease cash flow pressure with a $100 million refunding.
September 21 -
Family emotions, union pushback, fears of a new COVID-19 wave, cost drivers and data fluctuations are all at play as the city flip-flops on in-person education.
September 18 -
Fitch questions Buffalo, N.Y's revenue estimates and says the pandemic forced the city to use much of its reserves.
September 18 -
During a Congressional Oversight Commission hearing, the Fed's Kent Hiteshew said the MLF is working as is, despite having made loans to only two issuers.
September 17