FOMC

Municipals were weaker in the 10-year range by as much as one basis point on Monday as all eyes fixate on election results.

No one expects any change to the fed funds rate target when the Federal Open Market Committee meets on Wednesday and Thursday, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to watch for.

How “progressive” the new leadership decides to act will affect what roles the Fed will need to assume and support. Greater transparency and responsiveness to congressional leadership will be primary among them

From feast to famine, ahead of the elections, the new-issue slate dries up while the secondary held steady.

The U.S. economy faces “slow going” with no additional fiscal support likely for several months, said former New York Fed President William Dudley.

Fed finds most areas improving, with different sectors showing greta variation in activity.

Despite "robust" progress, it will take "some time" for the economy to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida.

Chris Brigati, managing director and head of municipal trading at Advisors Asset Management, talks with Chip Barnett about what investors can expect in the fourth quarter. He looks at interest rates, the economy and the presidential election and what’s in store in a post-pandemic world. (21 minutes)

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said a rebound in U.S. coronavirus cases to about 50,000 a day has added uncertainty to the outlook and may discourage businesses from hiring or investing.

Although progress has been made, a full economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic won't come soon, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida said.