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Economic growth and increased local taxes drove Philadelphia to its highest surplus since the Great Recession in the last fiscal year, according to the city’s fiscal watchdog.

Municipal bond supply jumps to almost $11 billion next week as investors get set to see a wide variety of deals heading their way.

Recently announced streamlining and rumored budget cuts and layoffs at SIFMA are causing market participants to worry about its commitment to municipal securities.

John Taylor, once considered a finalist to run the Federal Reserve, played down concerns that President Donald Trump’s criticism of the U.S. central bank would undermine the institution’s independence.

This month’s bond-market slump hasn’t jolted the majority of Wall Street strategists from one core view: that the Treasuries yield curve will keep flattening well into next year.

Pension obligation bonds won't be in the mayor's budget plan, and rising rates are making it harder for a deal to pencil out.

A government official said the governor took the action as a step to restore Puerto Rico's credit.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index increased 11 basis points to 4.26%.

New municipal bond issues were well received on Thursday as market tone improved.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill funneling 1.25% of sports betting revenues to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

County Executive Steven Bellone of Suffolk County, N.Y. is among those who have asked to speak at a Nov. 5 public hearing.

The Build Illinois bonds still carry single-A to double-A ratings, even after rating cuts tied to the state's overall fiscal woes.

The Indiana Finance Authority said it saw strong demand for green bonds.

Groups active in the muni market are spending millions of dollars to influence policy and elect candidates, records show.

With upside and downside risks balanced, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Thursday, gradual rate hikes remain appropriate.

Municipals were mixed at mid-session as Treasury investors made an about-face and pulled down yields in the wake of a stock market swoon.

Connecticut must deal with a timing discrepancy between a bond covenant and a legislative amendment intended to loosen its restrictions.

An asset transfer that links a revenue-producing asset to public pension funds may provide long-term solutions to poorly funded systems.

The judge's record so far suggests a pattern that may encourage further appeals in the biggest U.S. municipal bankruptcy.

New Jersey Transit needs a sustainable revenue stream and better strategic management, the audit said.