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With only a few weeks left in the year, the muni market is poised for a burst of activity, while also looking ahead to what 2019 might bring.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants a second look at the planned L-train shutdown while Sen. Charles Schumer called the authority slow in positive train control.

Labor market “activity declined and momentum remained high in November,” as the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Labor Market Conditions Indicators (LMCI) slid to 0.89 from 0.98 in October, the Bank said Tuesday.

Arthur Bass, managing director of fixed income financing, futures and rates at Wedbush, discusses the yield curve inversion, recession chances and the Federal Reserve. Gary Siegel hosts.

The Oversight Board expressed skepticism as to whether the tax reform measures are consistent with the certified fiscal plan.

Detroit issued bonds Friday to fund the successful tender offer.

Volatility in risk assets has led investors to the safety of bonds, according to Societe Generale.

Four states will become the latest to require out-of-state e-commerce retailers to collect sales tax on Jan. 1 while 10 others aren’t expected to do so until later in 2019.

Federal Reserve data show the effects of a new tax code that makes muni ownership less appealing for banks.

Doñé will take a key advisory role in the nation's fourth-largest pension system.

Municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, as the market prepares for an $8 billion new issue slate.

New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority board intends to vote on its $16.7 billion operating budget as outyear deficits and other challenges hover.

Municipal bonds closed out the week stronger ahead of a hefty new issue slate.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form decreased about $2.210 billion in November.

Gov. Nathan Deal said tax revenue collections fell 0.7%, though year-to-date collections are up nearly 7%.

Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said U.S. economic momentum is strong and a gradual approach to interest-rate increases remains appropriate for now.

As the end of the year draws near, the municipal bond market will see lots of negotiated deals on next week’s new issue calendar.

Members of the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday addressed confusion among issuers, broker-dealers and investors regarding disclosure.

While citing “noticeable, across-the-board improvements,” state Auditor Eugene DePasquale said significant work remains for the distressed city's three pension plans.

The U.S. Treasury yield curve may continue to flatten irrespective of what the latest jobs report shows.