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The U.S. international trade gap widened to $53.2 billion in August from $50.0 billion in July.

U.S. hiring cooled in September by more than forecast, wage gains eased slightly and the jobless rate fell to a 48-year low.

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 4.15%.

Officials say St. Louis must spend $175 million to stay competitive in a convention center arms race.

Issuance was light as the municipal bond market got hammered by jumping Treasury yields.

John F. Kennedy International Airport gets its day in the redevelopment sun with the announcement of a $13 billion plan.

After three quarters, only Morgan Stanley and Jefferies have increased par amount underwritten from last year.

GASB is accepting comments through Nov. 2 on its proposal to clarify the definition of a conduit debt obligation.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form increased about $1.35 billion in September.

State Auditor Elaine Howle said the state's housing department's oversight of bond expenditures is inconsistent.