Finance

Cheryl Schluterman was president and chief financial officer of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority.

Few deals priced, as trading was subdued before the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision.

Moody's credited a disciplined approach toward budgeting sales tax revenue for the upgrade to Aa1.

Middle East unrest, oil price volatility and a Fed policy meeting all combine to weigh on this week’s $10B new-issue calendar.

BondWave LLC launched its Benchmark Data and Trading Indices on Monday.

Moody's shifted its rating outlook to negative from stable on the Chicago Catholic Archdiocese.

Municipal yields and issuance plans both rose, showing market participants aren't uncertain about the meeting, with a quarter point cut in interest rates baked in.

City tours, panel discussions, and remarks from the mayor and chief financial officer are planned.

Municipal traders and managers said the tax-exempt market’s early strength translated into weakness before the end of trading — due to taxable and overseas influences.

With a tweet, President Trump has reopened the debate about negative interest rates.

Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the Town of Brookhaven to Aaa.

Los Angeles and Broward County deals were offered while some say the municipal market feels "heavy" and in retreat.

Moody's Investors Service dropped Fairfield Medical Center to Ba2 from Baa3.

The firm hired Damian Maggos in Indianapolis and Matthew Ruess in Crown Point.

It was a big day for the municipal bond market as billions of dollars of new deals hit the screens.

LIPA plans to price $485 million of electric system general revenue bonds this week.

Issuers jump into the market as yields remain near record low levels.

Fed still divided, but 25 basis point cut is a good bet.

With supply looking up, traders and analysts expect new issues to be well absorbed even if Treasuries correct futher.

The Chicago Public Schools also came to market with a $349 million GO deal.