Markets

Municipals were little changed as all eyes focused on the primary.

Prominent current and former public officials and analysts broadly agree that states and localities are headed for deep financial holes without additional and substantial federal aid.

Their suit against 11 bond underwriters will be heard in a local, rather than federal, court, the lead judge said Wednesday.

Fitch Ratings cut Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Imperial County to BB from BBB-minus.

Municipals held firm as more new deals swarmed into the marketplace.

As the coronavirus infections rise in parts of the nation, the economy is suffering.

The lack of a significant new-issue calendar is encouraging some investors to purchase ahead of the first of the month, but others are putting buying off until the arrival of Aug. 1 redemptions.

With rates at zero lower bound, and staying there, analysts are focusing on the post-meeting statement.

Major deals that produced record savings have enhanced the firm's credentials among municipal bond senior managers in Texas.

Municipal bonds finished steady on Friday ahead of next week's $7.8 billion new-issue slate while high-grade paper trades up in the secondary. Investors are looking for stability.