Markets

HJ Sims Managing Director German Ramirez and Senior Vice President Richard Prann focus in on the latest developments in Puerto Rico. They talk about what’s been happening with PREPA, COFINA and the GDB -- and discuss implications this may have for bondholders. Chip Barnett hosts.

Jobless claims dropped to 206,000 in the week ended Dec. 8.

Municipals look somewhat less attractive following last week’s rally, but should maintain a firm tone through year-end, an analyst said.

Some of the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority bonds remain at junk even after the Moody's upgrade.

The private passenger train project in Florida also faces new litigation from longtime adversary Indian River County.

Municipal bonds were trading mixed in mid-session activity as more supply came to market.

Overall CPI in November posted a flat reading as expected by analysts, but below the 0.3% gain expected by market participants.

Henry Beck, an attorney and former lawmaker tapped as the next Maine treasurer, is focused on maintaining the state’s bond ratings.

The downgrade affects $114 million of debt issued for Good Samaritan Hospital, owned by Knox County, Indiana.

The market absorbed a surge in bond issuance, led by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.