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Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by more than expected to a four-week low, a sign the labor market is regaining its footing following the longest-ever government shutdown.

Orders placed with U.S. factories for business equipment unexpectedly fell in December for the fourth decline in five months.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Report on Business general business conditions index dropped to negative 4.1 from positive 17.0.

Seasonal trends have favored munis so far this year, according to Blackrock's Peter Hayes.

A big competitive sale from a Texas issuer hit the screens on Wednesday,

The ruling represents a second major victory for the anonymous whistleblower who has filed suit in at least four states.

Portfolio managers look likely to drive demand for this week’s new issue slate, which totals under $3 billion.

Munis showed strength as traders returned to work on Tuesday after the three-day holiday weekend.

Builders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes grew as the National Association of Home Builders' housing market index climbed to 62 in February from 58 in January.

New York service sector activity “grew at a fairly solid clip” in February, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Business Leaders Survey, released Tuesday.