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The New York City Transitional Finance Authority said it plans to sell $850 million of tax-exempt fixed-rate future tax secured subordinate bonds on Wednesday, Oct. 18. There will be a two-day retail order period starting on Monday, Oct. 16.

Municipal bond traders on Friday are looking are looking at a quiet day ahead of the long holiday weekend. U.S. Treasuries were weaker on Friday after the release of a weaker-than-expected employment report for for September.

The number of workers on U.S. payrolls declined in September for the first time since 2010, reflecting major disruptions from hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

The state’s Third Frontier program awards grants and loans to emerging technology projects.

Chicago hopes to get into the market by year's end with the first of up to $3 billion of refunding under new credit.

S&P cited the territorial government’s choice to not provide adequate information.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, rose to 4.03% from 4.02% last week.

Honolulu rail project sees positive credit outlook from Moody's

Bank of America Merrill Lynch held its No. 1 ranking among municipal underwriters as the biggest firms battled for deals in a shrinking market for new issuance.

The Trump administration requested $12.77 billion in initial funding to help Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.