Federal government offices in the D.C. area have delayed openings Monday, so release of personal income and personal spending data at 8:30 a.m. construction spending data at 10 a.m. will be slightly delayed.
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There are nearly 30 new-issues over $100 million on tap across the credit spectrum, led by the week's largest negotiated deal from Harris County, Texas, with $950 million of toll road first lien revenue and refunding bonds. The competitive calendar ticks up with several high-grade names.
May 17 -
The number of rural hospitals in the red jumped by 7% in 2023. A Senate Finance Committee discussed aid to help them stay afloat.
May 17 -
Possible solutions include managed lanes, EV mileage fees, and higher registration fees.
May 17 -
The median time for issuers in all municipal bond sectors to produce audited financials rose nearly 10.5% from 2011 to 2022, according to a new report.
May 17 -
Municipal analysts have been tracking the challenges faced by home insurers in California and other states plagued with extreme weather events as a harbinger of credit risk.
May 17 -
"In terms of credit quality, high-yield funds proved resilient" while investment-grade funds saw outflows of $673 million, noted J.P. Morgan's Peter DeGroot in a market note.
May 16