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Business activity “grew modestly in New York State,” while the outlook fell to its lowest level in three years.

Bankers, lobbyists, issuers and lawyers aren't necessarily optimistic on an infrastructure bill passing this year.

Municipal supply will slip in the holiday-shortened trading week, but that doesn't mean there won't be things to watch for in the market.

U.S. consumer sentiment fell in April for the first time in three months, missing estimates, as the long-term economic outlook dropped to the lowest in more than a year and enthusiasm over tax cuts waned.

The March import price data were up 0.6%, above expectations for a 0.4% gain.

In the week ended April 11, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was unchanged from 3.88% the previous week.

All eyes were on the enormous California offering. PREPA bonds have risen this month as investors anticipate a deal to restructure its debt is gaining support.

A planned new medical center for New Jersey’s Inspira Health Network on track for completion late this year drove a two-notch upgrade.

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot opted not to try to block votes on controversial subsidies that could top $2 billion for two economic development projects.

Peter Block addresses the latest trends, developments, and expectations for the municipal market in 2019 and beyond in The Bond Buyer’s latest podcast with the managing director of credit and strategy at Ramirez & Co. John Hallacy and Christine Albano host.