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Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said a bigger-than-expected rise in the central bank's preferred inflation gauge shows the need to keep raising interest rates.
February 24
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Mohamed El-Erian says the financial markets are starting to doubt whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down to its 2% target.
February 24
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The federal government has set aside $12 billion to help rebuild Puerto Rico's grid. If used effectively to rebuild a greener and more resilient grid, this federal lifeline can be a substantial downpayment toward affordable, reliable, cleaner energy for Puerto Ricans.
February 24
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While the FAFAA backed the board's discovery timeline, bondholders argue the board is trying to "run out the clock."
February 23
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The White House is narrowing its search for a nominee to become the next Federal Reserve vice chair, intending to swiftly replace Lael Brainard, who became President Joe Biden's top economic adviser this week.
February 23
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It says the plan of adjustment can treat bonds of National Public Finance Guarantee differently and let National vote in a different class.
February 22
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The public finance industry veteran brings his experience to the minority owned investment banking and advisory firm.
February 22
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State and local governments across the country are making increased efforts to put money forward for the purpose of reparations.
February 22
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"Our goal and our mission is really this — to provide investors with the insightful research that will help them make better investment decisions," says Janice Hofferber, head of Moody's Public Finance group.
February 22
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the U.S. economy is proving more resilient than expected and repeated his call for the central bank to keep raising interest rates.
February 22
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The proposed plan's superior treatment of National Public Finance Guarantee-insured bonds is discriminatory and thus illegal, they allege.
February 21
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New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks with Chip Barnett about his proposal for an amendment to the state constitution to limit backdoor borrowing by agencies and give voters a bigger say on bond issuance. (25 minutes)
February 21
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"As we spoke with our underwriting partners and our municipal advisors, given [market] volatility, we shortened that retail order period to one day," says OMB's David Womack.
February 17
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Gov. Greg Abbott used his State of the State address to fast track his priorities for the legislative session and drop a hint about an upcoming $100 billion transportation infrastructure plan.
February 17
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Two of the Federal Reserve board's seven governors abstained from supporting the selection of former Obama aide Austan Goolsbee to become president of the Chicago Fed, according to a record of the vote.
February 17
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The board will be accepting comments on amendments to Rule G-47 until April 17.
February 17
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The economy was boosted by COVID and hurricane relief money, one economist says.
February 16
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"At this juncture, the incoming data have not changed my view that we will need to bring the fed funds rate above 5% and hold it there for some time," Mester said.
February 16
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"The board's arguments are bad for the future of infrastructure financing in the United States," Oversight Board member Justin Peterson said.
February 15
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The markets are looking for a Fed pivot, but central bankers continue to say more hikes are coming and rates will stay higher longer. OANDA's Ed Moya joins us after the meeting to give a comprehensive look at what the Fed signals for the future.
