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President Trump expressed confidence in the Treasury secretary, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy on Tuesday.

Municipal bonds were stronger with Treasuries as stock market volatility continued. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday.

The spending plan uses money generated by a new online sales tax and funds unspent by state agencies.

President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Reserve, blaming it for the plunge in the stock market, following reports he has considered firing Fed chief Jerome Powell.

Muni market professionals would welcome a long-term transportation bill, and some believe the new year offers a window.

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for November rose to 0.22 from a downwardly revised neutral level in October.

Trump administration officials moved to reassure financial markets that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s job is safe following a report said President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed firing the central bank chief after last week’s Fed rate hike.

While stocks are suffering still and there is a chance of a government shutdown, municipals strengthen yet again to close out the second to last week of the year.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will name a permanent replacement for the departing John Hill in the spring.

The employment numbers are additional signs that the post-hurricane growth period is taking a pause.

With stocks and equities continuing their sell-off, munis continue to flex their muscles — even with a budget showdown in Washington taking place.

The agency met an important safety-law deadline and will implement a new law designed to improve its transparency and require better budget planning.

The SEC announced the settlement with former UBS broker Chris Rosenthal, the biggest yet from its ongoing flipping investigation.

Respondents to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's monthly manufacturing survey reported slower growth in December, while expectations grew.

The Independent Budget Office expects city debt service to rise to $8.4 billion in fiscal 2022 from $6.8 billion in fiscal 2020.

Although the Federal Reserve projects two rate hikes in 2019, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stressed that those are based on expectations of economic conditions and are not a commitment.

The region's services sector decelerated, as the general business conditions index slumped to 3.9 in December from 43.3 in November.

The anticipated Series 54 Test outline was released Thursday afternoon and municipal advisors can now start prepping.

The municipal market held firm on Thursday, as new issuance for the year ground to a near halt amid demand for safe investments.

The census figure discrepancy highlights the likelihood of revisions to the fiscal plan governing repayment of the territory's debt.