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The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for May decreased to negative 0.26 from positive 0.57 in April, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reported Monday.

As financial conditions ease, it supports the Federal Reserve's decision to remove accommodation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley said on Sunday.

Federal Reserve policymaker John Williams made the case on Monday for further gradual increases in interest rates, saying he expects inflation to rise to the central bank’s 2 percent target next year as unemployment edges lower.

Although the volume for the primary market will fall toward a more normal level, demand isn't expected to waver.

The governor said the Oversight Board lacks the authority decide about staffing levels and personnel spending.

The economy is strong enough for gradual rate hikes to continue, despite the fact there may be a few more weak inflation reports coming, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said Friday, according to published reports.

Michigan lawmakers approved fundamental changes to retirement benefits for teachers.

GASB chair David Vaudt will talk about the importance of the board’s upcoming standards for state and local governments. Hosted by Lynn Hume.

Top-shelf municipal bonds were flat at midday as traders take a break from the primary on Friday to look ahead to next week’s new issue slate. an estimated $6.82 billion.

The Federal Reserve can be patient in setting monetary policy and the current rate may be the right level for the forecast horizon, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said Friday.

A new study could plant the seeds for rail transit across the Bayonne Bridge, though it would require cooperation between the New York region's two major transportation agencies.

A bill to grant New York City design-build project authority died when the legislature adjourned.

Municipal bond traders are taking a break from the primary on Friday to go through the long list of deals that priced this week and put them into their order books.

The chief U.S. District judge for Puerto Rico has appointed a helper judge in the commonwealth's Title III bankruptcy case.

Top-rated municipals bonds finished mixed on Thursday, traders said, as several big deals from California issuers were closing out the week’s new issue slate.

Gov. Charlie Baker wants Massachusetts to provide up to $500 million over five years for life sciences.

Two rating agencies say Indiana's triple-A ratings are not affected by a failed P3.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy is developing a plan to operate state government should a budget not materialize.

Top-rated municipals bonds were mixed at mid-session, traders said, as several big deals from California issuers were closing out the week’s new issue slate.

Most Alaska bonds will still be paid in the event of a government shutdown, its debt manager said.