Markets

Trade and geopolitical disruption will likely consume much of the policy narrative the rest of this week.

As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds rate target 25 basis points to a range of 1.50% to 1.75%.

Dealer groups believe that some sections of the proposed amended guidance such as complex financing and disclosure standards would add complexity to the rule.

Tuesday saw bond sales come and go, the day before the Fed is expected to cut interest rates.

Consumer confidence remained high even after a dip this month, and a rate cut by the Federal Reserve could send it higher.

The school is spending money in an effort to boost its image and reverse a decline in enrollment.

The deal led a rare burst of issuance for a Monday, with the start of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting set for Tuesday.

The authority is slated to issue $41.9 million of revenue refunding bonds in a competitive deal Thursday.

Reads of the economy show continued weakening, which will allow the Federal Open Market Committee to cut the fed funds rate target 25 basis points to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.

This Halloween week will see a multitude of municipal bond deals come to market.