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A selloff in Treasuries didn't throw Washington's deal off course, according to the treasurer's office.
February 9
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S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook to positive from stable on the Bluegrass State and affirmed the A issuer credit rating.
February 9
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The state of Washington sold $743 million of general obligation bonds in the competitive market at similar spreads to its November sale while some issuers have moved to the day-to-day calendar.
February 8
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Susana Mendoza argues that a budget plan that would use surpluses to pay down bills and raise pension contributions shows the state is on the right fiscal path.
February 8
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Washington will bring $742 million of general obligation bonds in competitive sales Tuesday, providing guidance for triple-A benchmark yields.
February 7
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Municipal to UST ratios hit highs earlier in the week, creating entry points for buyers to return to the market even as ratios fell on the week. The primary will see a smaller calendar at $5.4 billion.
February 4
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Moody’s Investors Service elevated Idaho’s bond rating to Aaa, following a similar move by Fitch Ratings in November.
February 4
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Municipals were stronger again on the day, though, and new-issues were repriced to lower yields.
February 3
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The UST selloff and rate fears spooked investors in January, but experts predict more opportunity and a stronger tone for munis in the remainder of the first quarter.
February 3
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Buyers appeared to return to the market the past two sessions after the January correction moved yields and ratios higher. Secondary trading was up again on Wednesday and new deals were well-received.
February 2
