Markets

Amid a volatile equity market landscape, municipal bonds remained strong.

Dave Brayshaw, a 26-year veteran with Hilltop Securities/First Southwest Co., will open a Dallas office for Masterson Advisors.

Municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session as the market prepares for a quiet Thanksgiving holiday week.

Chicago officials say the city will complete its $3 billion securitization program with a $600 million deal as soon as January.

Builders’ confidence in the market for new single-family homes fell as the National Association of Home Builders' housing market index dropped to 60 in November from 68 in October.

Underwriters and issuers alike have complained about the nature of disclosures under current guidance to the MSRB's rule G-17.

The muni market is lined up for just two deals $100 million or larger before the holiday.

The passenger train operation will rebrand as Virgin Trains USA after a small investment from Richard Branson's Virgin Group.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported faster growth in November, with prices mixed.

The municipal bond market is in for a sleepy Thanksgiving holiday week with a small slate of supply ahead as trading activity is confined to two and a half days.