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Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment fell in November, missing forecasts for an increase and adding to signs that demand is slowing amid risks from the trade war with China.

The region's services sector decelerated, as the general business conditions index slumped to 3.9 in December from 43.3 in November.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was unchanged from 4.13% the week before.

The anticipated Series 54 Test outline was released Thursday afternoon and municipal advisors can now start prepping.

The municipal market held firm on Thursday, as new issuance for the year ground to a near halt amid demand for safe investments.

Moody's upgraded Paulding County. Ohio, to Aa3.

Funding levels for grant programs won't be set until next year.

The census figure discrepancy highlights the likelihood of revisions to the fiscal plan governing repayment of the territory's debt.

Legal and accreditation problems led Fitch Ratings to lower its rating on the Florida HBCU six notches to CCC-plus.

Two recent cases saw bondholders take a hit because their liens were not considered to be perfected.