Markets

A sluggish and somewhat skittish tone kicked off the post-July 4th trading on Thursday.

The U.S. services sector expanded at a faster pace in June as the non-manufacturing index rose to 59.1 from 58.6 in May.

Initial claims U.S. state unemployment benefits rose by 3,000 to 231,000 in the June 30 week.

Private-sector employment increased by 177,000 in June, on a seasonally adjusted basis, ADP estimated Thursday.

The government expects more than $600 million in additional revenues over 10 years.

Muni finished stronger Tuesday in an abbreviated trading session. Markets are closed Wednesday and trading will resume on Thursday.

Municipals were stronger as bond market participants were winding up their activity ahead of the early close.

New orders for manufactured goods increased 0.4% in May, after falling a revised 0.4% in April.

The New York economy continues to expand, as revenues rebounded in June.

All Aboard Florida is seeking a right of way lease to expand its Brightline-branded passenger train service from Orlando to Tampa.