Markets

Texas factory activity growth, as measured by the production index, “maintained its strong momentum in August.”

Massachusetts returns to the municipal bond market this week as it prepares to offer general obligation bonds ahead of the Labor Day holiday

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for July declined to 0.13 from an upwardly revised 0.48 in June.

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on the state’s general obligation bond rating to stable from negative and affirmed its AA-minus rating.

Municipal bond buyers will get another chance to get some Massachusetts and Texas paper as both issuers head into the market.

The organization chose Karen Daly, Emily Brock, and Lori Schreckengost to receive the annual awards.

DASNY finished the first half of 2018 as the nation’s second largest issuer with $3.2 billion in bonds sold.

Massachusetts and Texas will be in the market next week as the unofficial summer season winds down during the last week before Labor Day.

The value of U.S. durable goods new orders fell by 1.7% in July, a larger loss than the 1.3% fall expected.

James J. O'Neil received a 12-month suspension from the market for his role in the flipping and kickback scheme.