The Institute for Supply Management’s non-manufacturing business activity composite index was 53.0 in February, up from 50.5 in January, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the group said yesterday.
Economists polled by Thomson Reuters had expected a 51.0 level.
The prices paid index, closely watched for signs of inflation, slid to 60.4 from 61.2.
The employment index increased to 48.6 from 44.6. The business activity-production index rose to 54.8 from 52.2.
As space becomes an increasingly important frontier for development and competition, spaceports should enjoy the same financial benefits as airports and seaports, say supporters of the federal legislation.
The governor should have involved the legislature earlier in decision making on how to give the Water and Power Authority money to make a bond payment, lawmakers said.
A Utah law may be tapped to issue bonds to renovate a downtown Salt Lake City basketball arena to accommodate the former Arizona Coyotes.
Along with UBS' departure from the negotiated underwriting space, various firms have hired talent from both firms to increase their primary and secondary market presence. Many hope for some positive effects in both competition and secondary market liquidity as a result.
The bond plan, a key priority for Mayor Brandon Johnson, will be paid for with revenue gained by letting tax increment financing districts expire.
Moody's Ratings on Monday revised Illinois' outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the state's A3 issuer rating and the A3 rating on its GO debt.
