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The authority, one of the largest municipal bond issuers, will use the new benchmark to reduce its exposure to Libor, which is slated to sunset.

U.S. purchases of new homes rebounded in August from the slowest pace in almost a year.

Incoming NABL president Dee Wisor wants the group to be more active in Washington.

Wisconsin sold the biggest deal of the week as investors remained wary ahead of the FOMC meeting.

The biggest deal of the week came to market on Tuesday as Wiscon sold general obligation bonds.

Texas service sector activity continued to expand in September, according the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Service sector conditions were mixed in September, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond said.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's composite index of manufacturing activity rose in September.

The consumer confidence index rose to 138.4 in September, the Conference Board said.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index reported a 6.0% annual gain in July, down from 6.2% in June.