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Ed Moya, senior market analyst for the Americas at OANDA, talks with Bond Buyer Managing Editor Gary Siegel about the upcoming FOMC meeting, inflation, the possibility of tapering and the future make-up of the Fed in a wide-ranging discussion on the economy and monetary policy. (31 minutes)

NFMA's white paper could serve as a template for future emergency events, in addition to the current pandemic.

President Joe Biden said he believes the surge in U.S. inflation is temporary and that he has told Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that he respects the central bank’s independence.

Some Democrats are weighing the possible reappointment of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, the Financial Times reports, citing California Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman.

Chicago is looking for a financial advisor to help it assess casino development proposals due next month.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the question of whether to nominate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for a second term is a conversation for her and President Joe Biden.

U.S. Treasuries have been volatile the past five sessions, with municipals largely ignoring the ride. Participants mostly have accepted current rates and ratios as large amounts of cash slosh around a market with strong technicals.

Hospital consolidation continued though the coronavirus pandemic; how the Biden administration's pro-competition executive order will play out remains unknown.

Brian Egan will take up the mantle of being the primary voice for bond lawyers in Washington.

Alleged supervisory failures led to unsuitable trading patterns of Puerto Rico and other bonds, FINRA found.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the central bank has met its goal of achieving “substantial further progress” on both inflation and employment, urging policy makers to move forward in reducing stimulus.

A key demand component in the market again flexed its muscles with ICI reporting another round of $2 billion-plus fund inflows.

Federal aid boosts Chicago Public Schools as a sea change in governance looms with elected school board legislation awaiting the governor's signature.

“There’s been a lot of discussion about New York City and its future in the public domain. And when that happens it makes sense to solicit multiple opinions,” said Kroll Senior Managing Director Karen Daly.

A double-digit return will trigger a reduction in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System's discount rate under a risk mitigation policy.

Municipals outperformed U.S. Treasuries for a third sessions moving the 10-year municipal to UST ratio below 60%.

The high level of incarceration in the U.S., especially among Americans of color and indigenous people, constrains the labor market and the economy’s ability to reach its full potential, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said.

Consumer price spikes, which in June surged the most since 2008, will likely be a temporary feature of an economy that’s quickly recovering from the pandemic, said Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly.

Research suggests limited effectiveness of the SEC's rules requiring disclosure of private debt.

"You now have a proven toolbox based on the data from the MSRB municipal trades,” says Brad Wendt of Charles River Associates.