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The availability of new analytics that correctly capture the downside risk materially raises the bar on discount-bond disclosure.
February 7
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Initial claims for U.S. state unemployment benefits fell by 19,000 to 234,000 in the February 2 week, above expectations for a 221,000 level.
February 7
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Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the U.S. central bank must rely on incoming economic data to determine if its next policy move will be up or down.
February 7
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave a brief but positive assessment of the economy at an event organized for educators.
February 7
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As California announced its plans to fund infrastructure and cut its interest costs, Hawaii and the Los Angeles MTA tapped the primary market.
February 6
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Moody's Investors Service upgraded Newark to Baa2 from Baa3.
February 6
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The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago says its plan would put the state on path to fiscal solvency and double-A ratings.
February 6
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The University of Michigan plans to sell $225 million of bonds that will include taxable and tax-exempt debt, with bonds structured with a put option in the mix.
February 6
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Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form increased about $2.97 billion in January to a total of $301.182 billion.
February 6
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The municipal bond industry received no indication from Trump on whether his administration might support expanded use of tax-exempt bonds as part of infrastructure legislation this year.
February 6
