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Taxable bonds and COVID-19 are two of the main catalysts that helped February municipal bond volume ascend to its highest level since at least 1986.
February 28
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The Federal Reserve is monitoring the COVID-19 issue and its economic effects, according to a release from the central bank, attributed to Chairman Jerome Powell, released Friday.
February 28
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the Fed is ready to act if the COVID-19 virus develops into a destabilizing force.
February 28
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After years of contentious state budget battles over NJ Transit, state Senate President Steve Sweeney is proposing a permanent funding solution.
February 28
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers said he remains open to an income tax cut but only if it's accompanied with more education funding and property tax relief
February 28
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Municipal market technicals were already driving performance and so the strong quality bid has deepened the rally across the curve as the asset class really didn’t need to grab the U.S. Treasuries coattails all that tightly.
February 27
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A former Puerto Rico bankruptcy attorney says the firms have conspired to break the law so as to advance their financial interests over those of their clients.
February 27
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GOP’s Shelby says he could support Shelton for Fed board
February 27
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New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli credits a data-driven platform with salvaging billions in revenue.
February 27
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It’s too soon to judge the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the U.S. economy or consider a monetary policy response, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said.
February 27
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The Cleveland office, which will be led by Kevin Barry, is part of Hilltop Securities' ongoing expansion in the Midwest region.
February 27
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The new committee of volunteers will be tasked with helping shape the future of EMMA.
February 27
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Issuers in the Far West sold $85 billion of municipal bonds in 2019, a 23% increase from 2018.
February 27
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Patrick Foye blames Washington for "recalcitrance" over the Manhattan tolling plan.
February 27
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Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said depending on how widely the coronavirus spreads, the economic impact could have a significant impact on Europe and veer the U.S. toward a recession
February 27
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Republican Senator Pat Toomey said he’ll support President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judy Shelton for the Federal Reserve Board.
February 27
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Puerto Rico-based creditors took steps Tuesday to oppose the two biggest proposed restructurings of the commonwealth's bonds.
February 26
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Municipal bond yields were unchanged at record low levels, according to late reads.
February 26
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The Illinois attorney general's office is also believed to be looking into the foundation, which issued $170 million of tax-exempt bonds that have defaulted.
February 26
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Moody's Investors Service revised its outlook on Detroit's general obligation bonds to positive from stable and affirmed its junk Ba3 rating.
February 26
