State of California

Muni performance is looking good this month, as California gets set to sell $2.2 billion of taxable general obligation bonds.

The 2017 top municipal bond issuer is bringing yet another two-billion dollar deal to market, this time around however California will be selling taxable bonds. The new tax legislation leaves the Golden State few options to refinance the 2009 bonds, but the taxable route should have the way for buyers overseas.

Municipal market volume will rise by two-thirds to $7.45 billion in the coming week, led by a $2 billion taxable deal from California.

California’s $2.2 billion taxable sale is in the spotlight as the market gets set for a $7.5 billion supply slate.

The imbalance of supply and demand continues to crimp activity for some municipal bond professionals.

Municipal bonds remained stronger as a high-grade deal from Charlotte, N.C., came to market.

Foreign investors and insurance companies are expected to drive California's all-taxable sale

Data released by CUSIP suggests municipal issuance may be strong in the second quarter of the year.

Municipal bonds were stronger on Wednesday as new deals from New York City and Clark County, Nev., came to market.

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