Markets

Construction spending was up 0.3% in September, despite a 0.4% decrease in private construction.

The primary municipal bond market will see a handful of deals price Wednesday, as it waits for the Federal Open Market Committee to make an announcement regarding interest rates.

Private-sector employment increased by 235,000 in October, on a seasonally adjusted basis, ADP estimated Wednesday.

The Massachusetts Development Finance Agency and Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., were among issuers taking advantage of steady yields ahead of the FOMC meeting and Trump's nomination for Fed chair.

Kroll Bond Rating Agency and S&P Global Ratings both revised their outlooks.

More states and localities moved ahead with infrastructure financings in October, as issuers gained confidence the municipal tax exemption will remain in place.

UBS brings aboard two more muni pros in its quest to fill out its newly revamped public finance business.

Municipals were steady on Tuesday around midday, as market participants saw the first wave of new paper hit, with deals from Montgomery County, Md., and the Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.

The Pennsylvania governor could borrow against tobacco revenues or against profits from the state-run liquor system.

Texas service sector activity “increased again in October.”