Markets

The overall economy grew for the 107th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday.

The influx of volume may give the boost that's needed to jump-start the primary market.

The largest not-for-profit health systems in Illinois and Wisconsin have cleared all regulatory hurdles to the merger.

Municipal bond volume picked up from February, prompting speculation that this year's drought in deals may soon ease.

Proponents call the move the right medicine for ailing Connecticut, while opponents say the measures are overly restrictive.

The municipal bond market will see almost $7.9 billion of new deals head their way next week, as New Jersey tobacco's dominate the calendar.

The University of Michigan's final March consumer sentiment index reading was 101.4, compared to the preliminary March 102.0, and the final February 99.7, according to market sources.

After a quarter marked by increased interest in taxable issuance, strengthened state support for local credits, and rising demand from investors seeking shelter from volatility, the municipal market is adapting to its new tax law realities.

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer followed up declines in both January and February with a hefty 4.5 drop in March, ending the first quarter of 2018 at 57.4.

Consumer spending rose 0.2% in February while personal income gained 0.4%, the Commerce Department said.