State of Louisiana

The $358 million deal saw net present value savings of 9.46%, among the highest the state has seen.

Municipal bonds ended mixed on Wednesday, according to traders, as the gilt-edged state of Maryland came to market with competitive sales won by Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup.

Municipal bonds were weaker at midday, according to traders, as the gilt-edged state of Maryland came to market with two competitive sales won by BAML and Citi.

Municipal bond traders are set to see the state of Maryland come to market with two top-quality competitive sales on Wednesday.

Primary municipal bond market volume is expected to increase to $6.7 billion.