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The value of U.S. durable goods new orders were stronger than expected, rising by 0.8% in September compared with the 1.0% decline forecast.

Initial claims U.S. state unemployment benefits rose by 5,000 to 215,000 in the October 20 week, right on expectations and showing signs of an impact from Hurricane Michael.

The school district says fiscal gains allow it the option of going with a competitive sale on its short-term borrowing.

The staff additions include Bech Bruun, former chairman of the Texas Water Development Board.

Municipals remained stronger as Montgomery County, Maryland, came to market with a triple-A-rated sale.

The Los Angeles airport enterprise received a Moody's ratings boost ahead of plans to price $650 million in subordinate revenue bonds.

Rising materials and shipping costs due in part to tariffs and difficulty finding qualified workers are among the top concerns for businesses.

Montgomery County, Md., came to market on Wednesday with a triple-A-rated general obligation bond offering.

Municipal bond pros say the industry has adapted to an insurance industry one-tenth its former size. Part 3 of The Bond Buyer's series on the decade after the financial crisis.

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Vermont to Aa1, and downgraded other credits that are notched off the state's bond rating.