State of Texas

Few deals priced, as trading was subdued before the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision.

Middle East unrest, oil price volatility and a Fed policy meeting all combine to weigh on this week’s $10B new-issue calendar.

Municipal yields and issuance plans both rose, showing market participants aren't uncertain about the meeting, with a quarter point cut in interest rates baked in.

Municipal traders and managers said the tax-exempt market’s early strength translated into weakness before the end of trading — due to taxable and overseas influences.

Los Angeles and Broward County deals were offered while some say the municipal market feels "heavy" and in retreat.

It was a big day for the municipal bond market as billions of dollars of new deals hit the screens.

Issuers jump into the market as yields remain near record low levels.

With supply looking up, traders and analysts expect new issues to be well absorbed even if Treasuries correct futher.

With its population and economy growing, Texas recorded record revenue in the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31, Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported.

The Chicago Public Schools also came to market with a $349 million GO deal.

California's $2.4 billion GO deal was priced for retail investors on Wednesday.

A pre-marketing scale was released on California's $2.3 billion GO deal.

The market will see $7.6 billion of bonds plus a $1 billion note sale coming up in a holiday-shortened week.

Volume bounced back from second lowest monthly total of the year in July as yields plunged to historic lows and issuers came out in droves.

Many market participants were already planning their getaways before the unofficial end of summer hits next Monday.

NYC to continue Wells' muni underwriting ban as Fed's Powell opines on the firm's woes.

Deals from Atlanta, Massachusetts, Ohio and Miami-Dade County led Tuesday's primary activity.

Massachusetts taxable deal hits $858 million.

The last full trading week ahead of the Labor Day holiday will see a variety of credits come to market.

Houston issued bonds in the negotiated sector, while Long Beach competitively sold two issues.