Markets

Looking back on the last decade makes one realize that we have come a long way.

The municipal bond market eclipsed the $400 billion mark for the fourth time since 2010, thanks to taxable trend that led to a vault in fourth quarter volume.

The muni market finished out the last day of 2019 on a quiet note, with no deals priced and yields ending little changed.

New state funds mean the authority heads into 2020 with a stronger fiscal hand to manage capital and operating needs for at least the next five years.

Home price indexes rise; consumer confidence falls

While there are no major municipal bond sales slated for this week, next week is a different matter.

The governor said that the government must now move toward a long-term solution to WAPA's problems.

Illinois residents will experience stop-and-go deja vu next year, with many construction projects continuing from years past.

Pending home sales rose 1.2% in November while the Chicago Business Barometer increased in December.

Retail investors have felt confident in the muni bond space for most of 2019.