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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said policymakers need to mitigate the ongoing risks from the coronavirus in the second half of the year and gradually reopen the U.S. economy to avoid deeper harm.

The city comptroller is monitoring the markets amid a projected $8.7 billion revenue gap and a possible 22% unemployment rate by the end of June.

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida mixed a sobering acknowledgment of the damage inflicted on the U.S. economy by the coronavirus pandemic with an optimistic outlook for the second half of the year.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke with his Chinese counterpart on the eve of an emergency Fed interest rate cut March 3.

Theme park and business closures and hospitality industry layoffs will make recovery difficult for Orange County and the Orlando region.

The Federal Open Market Committee meeting that began Tuesday will be unique because rates remain at the zero lower bound and the Fed has taken many actions to ensure smooth markets since the economic shutdown to contain the coronavirus.

Moody's Investors Service said public utilities may see declining coverage ratios as they suspend disconnects and offer discounts.

Issuers say Clayton’s comments on corporate disclosure from earlier this month can be applied to municipal disclosure.

Florida’s attorneys cite flaws and errors in a special master’s report to support overturning its conclusions.

Fed officials also talk about the muni liquidity facility and efforts to help the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.