| Indicator | Last Report | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Jobless Claims | Jan. 26: 371,000 | Feb. 2: 360,000 | Feb. 2: 366,000 |
| Continuing Claims | Jan. 19: 3.216M | Jan. 26: 3.190M | Jan. 26: 3.224M |
| Productivity | Q3: +3.2% | Q4: -1.2% | Q4: -2.0% |
| Unit Labor Costs | Q3: -2.3% | Q4: +2.9% | Q4: +4.5% |
| Consumer Credit | Nov.: +$15.9B | Dec.: +$12.8B | Dec.: +$14.6B |
"The upgrade recognizes two important factors: the strong operating performance of Vogtle Units 3 and 4 since entering commercial service and the strength of the project's contractual framework," said Ernest Libershteyn, MEAG director of finance and treasury.
For the first time since 2023, Georgia will bring its general obligation bonds to the municipal bond market, with a $1.57 billion competitive deal.
On the bright side, ridership and revenue were up 20% compared to last May.
Favorable conditions for munis helped the asset class stay afloat, despite a hawkish FOMC.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday signed the state's $3.7 billion FY2027-28 capital budget, lauding the budget's breadth and impact on ordinary Ohioans.
Alexandria, Va. is moving forward with a $155 million plan to convert a former power plant into a 2.5 million square feet development by leveraging tax increment financing and bond sales.
