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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton details some tools he finds useful to manage risk exposure, establish market trends and identify opportunities.

The state's latest water plan outlines $174 billion of capital water needs over the next 50 years. "The era of cheaper water is over," said one state water official.

The yield curve adjusted lower every day last week, drawing strong inquiries to dealers, "especially in the 10-to-15-year space that had been hit hardest in March," Birch Creek Capital analysts noted in their weekly market commentary.

"Historically, the weeks leading up to the April 15 tax day have been challenging for the municipal market, often due to weaker supply and demand dynamics," said Sam Weitzman, a product manager at Western Asset.

The exemption from state income taxes for Native Americans who live and work on federally designated tribal reservation land was at issue in the case.

S&P cited repeated draws on reserves for the lowered outlook.

President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes $1.5 trillion for the military, while cutting FEMA's budget, privatizing the TSA, and increasing transportation funding.

The current 18,000-seat facility cost $87.7 million, and the city covered the cost with cash from its penny sales tax.

New Hampshire's deals are always well received, according to the state treasurer. She hopes that trend holds in this week's market.

Munis saw small gains Thursday, continuing the slight turnaround in sentiment the market has seen this week, with muni yields seeing modest bumps each day, said Jeremy Holtz, a portfolio manager at Income Research + Management.