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When it comes to economists, the Federal Reserve is having little success achieving greater diversity.

The U.S. economy is growing slower than it has in the past couple of years, and conditions may get worse in the next few quarters, according to Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard.

Federal Reserve officials will probably seriously consider a new tool to contain short-term interest rates as they deliberate over when to start expanding the central bank’s balance sheet again, former New York Fed President William Dudley said.

A former top Federal Reserve official, who oversaw the U.S. central bank’s trading desk, has warned that the type of actions taken so far to quell this week’s turmoil in money markets may not be enough to keep conditions calm and fresh debt purchases may be needed.

The primary market was somewhat stagnant after the FOMC but things should revert back how they were before — with most deals getting put away quickly.

Bank holdings in municipal securities continue to decline, as retail investors and mutual funds increase their holdings.

The household employment survey showed good economic news, while other measures were mixed.

The Federal Reserve announced a series of overnight and term operations for the next three weeks, signaling that it has control over this vital corner of the financial markets.

Bipartisan legislation to streamline TIFIA has been introduced in Congress by two Texans.

States and cities have begun to factor climate risk into budgetary and other planning.

The Federal Reserve took center stage again Friday, with two presidents explaining why they dissented at the latest meeting and Vice Chair Richard Clarida terming it “healthy” debate.

Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook to positive on the state's Aa3 general obligation rating after Louisiana estimated a $500 million surplus.

The latest garnishment request comes as a task force on downstate and suburban public safety fund consolidation nears recommendations.

Municipal bond yields moved lower in secondary trading as some big deals were sold.

Michigan is more vulnerable because of its higher exposure to the auto manufacturer relative to other U.S. states, said Moody's Investors Service.

Montebello Unified School District allegedly defrauded investors in the sale of $100 million in general obligation bonds.

More than 600 firms have adopted proxy access, a program launched under the comptroller’s Boardroom Accountability Project.

Observers said the opponents of further rate cuts on the Fed tend to be the non-voters.

The New York-based firm mismarked 90% of its municipal securities trades, FINRA found.

CEO Ken Bentsen and head of municipals Leslie Norwood talk markets, policy and regulations. John Hallacy and Lynne Funk host.