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The University of Michigan's final September consumer sentiment index reading was 100.1.

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer fell to a five-month low of 60.4 in September, down 3.2 points from August's 63.6.

The seasonally adjusted Milwaukee Report on Business decreased to 56.16 in September from 64.63 in August.

The year over year rate for the personal consumption expenditure core measure held steady at 2.0% rounded.

The August Midwest Economy Index slipped to 0.42 from 0.43 in July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago said Friday.

In the week ended September 27, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.15% from 4.12% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

Parkview Health plans to use a forward delivery structure to refund debt for savings.

Oklahoma's rapidly recovering economy and structural budget repairs led Moody's to boost its outlook from negative.

Municipal yields strengthened for maturities beyond three years, even though President Trump expressed concern.

New Jersey's oversight has a strong, positive impact on the city's financial position, according to Moody’s.