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Primary bond market

Munis weaker on the front end ahead of smaller new-issue calendar

The average weekly issuance is at least $10 billion, said John Flahive, head of investment solutions and co-head of municipal bonds at Insight Investment.

By Jessica Lerner

October 9
Ratings

Kentucky's UofL Health downgraded to BBB from BBB-plus by S&P

The ratings agency cited low days cash on hand and operating losses at the system, which operates one of the leading academic medical centers in Kentucky.

By Robert Slavin

October 9
Washington DC

Government shutdown extends into second week

The longer the shutdown of many federal government operations lasts, the worse it becomes for cities, states and other bond-issuing entities.

By Caitlin Devitt

October 9
Oklahoma

Oklahoma County sells bonds for jail amid future funding worries

The county awarded $215 million of general obligation limited tax bonds for a jail project with uncertain future funding to lowest bidder BofA Securities.

By Karen Pierog

October 9
California

California Supreme Court hears oral arguments on pension bonds

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association appealed to California's high court in a case challenging San Jose's plans to issue pension obligation bonds.

By Keeley Webster

October 9
Trends in the Regions

COFINA bondholders pursue case against MBIA and Ambac

Bondholders say the insurers reneged on the bond insurance terms, which both firms deny in filings for the case, filed six years after the COFINA restucturing.

By Robert Slavin

October 9