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The week ahead will see a variety of muni bond issues — from down South to up North, from green bonds to social bonds. Taxables are well represented.

Without a return of inflation, rate hikes are off the table, according to Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen referenced a study from the Center on Budget and Policy that suggests the shortfall for just states was $555 billion through 2022. Bernanke agrees.

Both the American Hospital Association and the American Council on Education had urged the Fed to offer nonprofits a lower borrowing rate.

Revised plan addresses concerns the council had when it rejected the initial version in November.

S&P conducted its review of Assured Guaranty and views the firm's approach to writing business in current market conditions as well thought out and measured.

A COVID-19-driven decline in lottery revenue led Oregon postpone a $302 million bond sale because the deal wouldn't meet an additional bonds test.

The shroud of uncertainty surrounding further COVID-19 federal rescue aid has many public transit agencies and advocates antsy.

For the 10th week in a row, investors put cash into tax-exempt mutual funds with Refinitiv Lipper reporting a $857 million inflow.

A $9.9 billion emergency bonding bill approved by the Democratic-controlled state legislature Thursday will likely face a legal battle.

The bond-financed Chicago-area hotel and conference center remains shuttered as a result of the coronavirus health crisis.

A handful of economic indicators offered no clarity about the economy, which appears to be improving marginally, but remains fragile.

Several groups are arguing their case to keep their seats on a smaller board.

The Los Angeles lawyer founded her own firm and ran it for two decades before Polsinelli acquired it in 2011 to enter California. She retires in October.

Rick Kolman and Al Kirton of Academy Securities talk about the state of the public power sector today – the challenges and opportunities that exist for investors.

Residents will vote on the proposal, which would focus on poverty, health and housing, in November.

New York issuers jump in for retail and Texas Transportation also makes an appearance as attractive low yields lure more issuers in. However, some participants say caution is warranted as the coronavirus spread widens in the South and West.

Although economic activity increased, an uncertain outlook clouds the future.

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said the transition away from Libor “continues to be of paramount importance.”

One of the shortcomings of the environmental, social and governance discussion is that investors put talk before action. New York provides an opportunity to get the sequencing right.