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Even though interest rates have not risen as fast as the bond insurance industry hoped for, and 2017 saw the contraction of an active insurer, the bond insurance wrap remains relatively stable in terms of market share.
February 26
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Long-term issuance in the municipal market virtually matched its record high set in 2016, against the backdrop of tax reform that produced an end-of-year flood of volume, but the outlook for 2018 is less rosy.
February 26
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Market sources say the week's deals will be `well received,' while a new report cast doubt on prospects for a near-term supply pickup.
February 23
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Northeast municipal bond issuance was up 4% from 2016 to $121.3 billion.
February 23
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Buyers will vie for about $4.8 billion of bonds next week.
February 23
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The plan would expand flexibility and broaden the uses of tax-exempt private activity bonds.
February 23
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Investors should minimize risk, upgrade quality, and remain defensive awaiting higher rates and price discovery, according to analyst reports this week.
February 23
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Moody's says the decision is another sign of fiscal stress.
February 22
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New York City had little difficulty completing over $1 billion of bond sales in competitive and negotiated deals on Thursday, even amid concern over rising interest rates.
February 22
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The plan calls for up to $55 million of borrowing to fund 2015 state health and pension benefits.
February 22
