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U.S. import prices rose 0.7% in November after rising 0.1% in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday.

Initial claims U.S. state unemployment benefits fell 11,000 to 225,000 in the Dec. 9 week from 236,000 in the prior week, data released by the Labor Department Thursday showed.

The municipal bond market will see two mega-deals hit the screens on Thursday, representing both the negotiated and competitive sectors.

November retail sales rose 0.8% versus the 0.3% gain expected, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

Municipal bond yields fell by as much as seven basis points as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected and market participants eyed tax reform talks in Washington.

The municipal market saw some new supply hit the screens on Wednesday despite the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington.

The municipal market will see some supply head its way on Wednesday despite the Federal Open Market Committee meeting underway in Washington.

The consumer price index rose by 0.4% in November, as expected, while core CPI posted a softer-than-expected 0.1% rise.

Muni issuers are being forced to take action on tax-exempt private activity draw-down bonds and commercial paper because of the House tax bill.

S&P Global Ratings does not see an immediate credit impact for local governments and agencies impacted by the Southern California fires.