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Keeley Webster, a Bond Buyer senior reporter, hosts a discussion with Raul Amezcua, a Ramirez & Co. managing director, on a California committee's efforts to craft ESG disclosure guidelines to encourage greater issuance of green bonds and provide more transparency for investors. (20 minutes)

"Municipal market performance has improved, but the bumpy road continues as investors remain uncertain about the interest rate environment," said Nuveen's Head of Municipals John Miller.

Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.

The zoo's parent received double-A-level ratings with the bonds rated one to two notches lower as a result of appropriation risks.

The workers say federal law bars the impairment of their wages.

In its analysis of primary market data from 2019 to 2021, the MSRB showed that market participants fled competitive offerings during the COVID period and preferred private placements.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that while the U.S. financial system remains resilient, the current backdrop has created the conditions where risks to its stability could appear.

Population growth is fueling bond proposals in Texas, particularly for schools; K-12 districts there are asking voters for $15 billion of bond authority.

Selling pressure was on the rise again this week. Thursday's $2.919 billion of bonds out for the bid was only surpassed on March 19, 2020, when they hit $4.115 billion. A larger calendar closes out October.

The upgrade reflects the city's improving pension funding practices, commitment to a sound reserve position and ability to institute structural budget measures, Fitch said.