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President Joe Biden plans to name New York Federal Reserve markets chief Daleep Singh to serve as deputy national security adviser, a move the White House says reflects a commitment to prioritizing U.S. workers in foreign policy.

The January employment report headline number disappointed while stimulus news lifted equities and U.S. Treasuries rose on both counts. Municipals ignored those moves ahead of another week of less-than-ample supply.

The Motor City's spread penalties were reduced by more than half compared to its previous sale in October in a deal that was oversubscribed by 20 times.

No ruling was issued and the judges' sympathies could not be easily deciphered.

The SEC opened a request for comment on money market fund rules, which could provide an opening for localities seeking a return to a stable net asset value.

Officials see the Moynihan Train Hall and other works in progress as springboards for the city's revival from the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said the U.S. central bank was still “far away” from achieving its goals and it was premature to start a debate on scaling back its massive bond-buying program.

No rate hikes in sight as employment continues to struggle and inflation should rise this year, but not enough to force the Fed to raise rates.

This pandemic-related waiver from a handwritten signature extends through June 30 of this year.

The Pennsylvania governor can expect pushback from Republican lawmakers over budget-balancing plan aimed at higher wage earners.

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board has previously said there would be significant spending cuts in the the coming fiscal year.

ICI reports a third week of $3-plus billion of inflows. Couponing is becoming as much a factor in inquiry as credit and issuers move to lower coupons in both competitive and negotiated deals.

Joliet will finance new infrastructure with a mix of revenue borrowing and state and federal loans in an agreement that will bring Chicago $30 million annually.

The appointment of Black as GASB chairman last year was a break with the tradition of having a former state auditor serve in the post.

Dealers say increased focus on systemic pennying has decreased its activity, while others aren't so sure.

Police agreed to defer raises in exchange for $70 million in overtime for three years and no layoffs.

The $136 million refunding is also backed by the state's appropriation pledge; a political dispute over how to handle unclaimed property was resolved last year.

Raymond James has hired veteran municipal banker Jim Tricolli as a managing director.

The January sales tax report shows that Texas is recovering but still hurting on some revenue streams, Comptroller Glenn Hegar said.

Rich ratios focus buyers' eyes on a primary market that simply doesn't have enough supply to keep up with demand.