Markets

Small business optimism slipped a bit in November, but remained at historically lofty levels, as the National Federation of Independent Business' Small Business Optimism index dipped to a reading of 104.8.

U.S. producer prices rose in November on advances in foods and transportation services, while a measure of underlying costs accelerated, offering some potential signs of inflation pressures bubbling up in the economy.

Detroit issued bonds Friday to fund the successful tender offer.

Volatility in risk assets has led investors to the safety of bonds, according to Societe Generale.

Federal Reserve data show the effects of a new tax code that makes muni ownership less appealing for banks.

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority will bring about $430 million of refunding debt to market.

Doñé will take a key advisory role in the nation's fourth-largest pension system.

Municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, as the market prepares for an $8 billion new issue slate.

U.S. job openings rebounded in October, exceeding the number of unemployed workers by 1 million.

In the absence of advance refunding, Arizona plans to lock in rates by pricing $250.7 million of lottery refunding bonds that will not be delivered until next October.