Markets

The primary market was somewhat stagnant after the FOMC but things should revert back how they were before — with most deals getting put away quickly.

The household employment survey showed good economic news, while other measures were mixed.

Moody’s Investors Service citied continued operational and performance improvements for the upgrade to Baa1.

The Federal Reserve took center stage again Friday, with two presidents explaining why they dissented at the latest meeting and Vice Chair Richard Clarida terming it “healthy” debate.

Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook to positive on the state's Aa3 general obligation rating after Louisiana estimated a $500 million surplus.

The islands' representative to Congress called for the local government to declare an emergency, possibly affecting $633 million of WAPA debt.

Municipal bond yields moved lower in secondary trading as some big deals were sold.

CEO Ken Bentsen and head of municipals Leslie Norwood talk markets, policy and regulations. John Hallacy and Lynne Funk host.

The private activity bonds would be used to help finance the planned Virgin Trains USA line to Victorville, Calif., from Las Vegas.

Fitch Ratings lowered the city’s issuer default rating to AA-minus from AA.