Markets

The $1.8 billion Chicago O’Hare Airport deal tops a $9 billion new issue calendar that will slake the thirst of a supply deprived municipal bond market this week.

Construction spending was down 0.1% in October, below the 0.4% gain expected.

The overall economy grew for the 115th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.

Insurance companies are eager to invest in infrastructure with the right policy support, a new white paper said.

Municipal bonds finished stronger on Friday ahead of the upcoming $9 billion new issue calendar.

Florida agencies will negotiate with the private rail operator, currently known as Brightline, to build tracks for passenger service to Tampa.

The debut of two new casinos factored into a third quarter profit dip for Atlantic City’s gambling industry.

Municipal bond volume fell by almost half in November, underscoring the impact of the tax law.

Municipal bond investors will get to feast on a big new issue calendar, led by an almost $2 billion airport deal coming out of Chicago.

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer surged to an 11-month high of 66.4 in November/