| Indicator | Last Report | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPI | Feb.: unch | March: +0.3% | March: +0.3% |
| CPI Core | Feb.: unch | March: +0.2% | March: +0.2% |
| Housing Starts | Feb.: 1.065M | March: 1.018M | March: 947,000 |
| Building Permits | Feb.: 978,000 | March: 965,000 | March: 927,000 |
| Industrial Prod. | Feb.: -0.5% | March: -0.1% | March: +0.3% |
| Capacity Util. | Feb.: 80.9 | March: 80.3 | March: 80.5 |
A pair of decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court may lead to a more pro-bondholder Puerto Rico Oversight Board.
Chicago had a $219 million surplus at fiscal year's end 2025, despite declines in governmental activities' net position and in investments after moves to boost liquidity.
The muni market is poised for a strong week, Peter DeGroot wrote for J.P. Morgan, with a "manageable" new-issue calendar, near-record inflows year-to-date and July redemption money.
Next payments are due July 14 and 15.
Figuring out a way to account for the shift in market demographics is crucial to the long-term future of the muni market, but it doesn't appear to be a priority.
The rating agency confirmed the Texas city's A1 bond ratings, ending a review for potential downgrade spurred by an impending water supply crisis.
