Southwest

The state government is issuing $132.5 million of certificates of participation for upgrades at the venue of the 111-year-old National Western Stock Show

Municipal bond buyers will see a slightly smaller slate of sales next week as supply dipped from this week’s new issue calendar.

This week's big municipal bond deals got a warm reception from buyers as two New York issuers came to market.

Debt covenant compliance was an issue of concern pointed out during a recent meeting of the Ector County Hospital District audit committee.

The focus in the municipal bond market Thursday was on New York as two issuers sold big deals in the competitive arena.

The municipal bond market was described as "very dead" Wednesday, thanks to low yields, low supply, low participation from retail investors -- and snow.

A trade war would bring risks for states that do major business with Canada and Mexico, Fitch Ratings said after a seventh round of talks ended with no resolution.

A $30 million Wagoner Public Schools bond issue, which included a new elementary school, failed to get enough votes to pass during Tuesday's election.

Maryland sold $525 million of general obligation bonds into a subdued market on Wednesday.

California came roaring into the market on Tuesday, beating out the storm to appeal to both retail and institutional investors.