Randal K. Quarles was sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and as vice chair for supervision on Monday, the Fed said.
Following his confirmation, Quarles took office on October 13 to fill an unexpired term ending on Jan. 31, 2018.
His term as vice chair for supervision ends on Oct. 13, 2021.
The market has seen a trend of "happy endings to each week, disappointing Mondays," according to James Pruskowski, managing director at Hennion & Walsh.
"We're going to have some weak days, we're going to have some stronger days, maybe they wash out against each other," said Kim Olsan, senior fixed income portfolio manager at NewSquare Capital.
They are seeking legislation on transportation, water and other topics.
A major multiple-amended housing bill that is expected to expand the use of private activity bonds passes the House and bounces back to the Senate, but obstacles remain over provisions regulating institutional investors.
The former Massachusetts congressman "was a true champion for the municipal bond market," GFOA's Emily Brock said.
The Trump administration took over the Penn Station renovation a year ago, accusing the MTA of mismanagement.
