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The Investment Company Institute reported $1.608 billion of inflows into municipal bond mutual funds for the week ending Nov. 10, up from $657 million a week prior.

The massive Chicago-based system that operates in 21 states scored a ratings boost from S&P and a revised outlook to positive from Fitch.

The tender/exchange offer is built into a more than $1 billion refinancing the city plans to price in early December.

The state is selling $1.2 billion of GOs, and a recent deal from Vicksburg highlights a structure that makes a difference to the state's local governments.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will begin accepting applications for two public and two regulated representatives to join its 15-member board.

While opportunities exist, investors should still monitor economic and market developments as they search for value in the final weeks of the year, experts said.

A large new-issue calendar began pricing in the negotiated and competitive markets, with a few deals bumped off the day-to-day calendar.

Treasury may have some leeway when interpreting the new tax and buysiders say it's unlikely to hurt demand even if it becomes law.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown said Tuesday he has no doubt the Senate would confirm either Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to a second term or his possible successor, Fed Gov. Lael Brainard.

Illinois local governments weighed down by rising public safety pension contributions are turning to pension obligation bonds.