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Just a few months after the implementation of new tax legislation, the municipal market has a different look and feel to it. Sean Carney, managing director and head of municipal strategy at BlackRock, discusses what impact the new tax laws have already had on munis, and what other ripple effects the market could see down the road. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman.
May 3
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Demand for municipal bonds is high, with one factor keeping munis from the volatility being experienced in other markets.
May 3
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The U.S. services sector expanded at a slower pace in April as the non-manufacturing index fell to 56.8 from 58.8 in March.
May 3
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Conning is holding firm to its declining outlook on states' credit quality, though S&P sees some rays of sunshine.
May 2
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The Oversight Board is close to the governor on debt even as they publicly disagree over austerity policies.
May 2
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The city’s ability to sustain strong reserves will be a key credit factor going forward, S&P Global Ratings said.
May 2
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New Jersey Transit faces a December deadline to install positive train control.
May 2
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Munis followed Treasurys after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and tweaked its statement on inflation.
May 2
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Bills on Gov. Nathan Deal's desk would allow creation of a new city of Eagle's Landing at the expense of the existing city of Stockbridge.
May 2
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The Texas city's "Trinity River Vision" requires voter approval of $250 million of flood-control bonds.
May 2
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The Federal Open Market Committee held the fed funds rate target at a range of 1.5% to 1.75% and tweaked its statement on inflation.
May 2
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Aid to Hartford, in light of Connecticut’s assumption of city GO debt over 20 years, has become a lightning rod.
May 2
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Caution is the watchword in the municipal market on Wednesday as participants await details of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.
May 2
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The New York economy continues to expand.
May 2
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Private-sector employment increased by 204,000 in April, on a seasonally adjusted basis, ADP estimated Wednesday.
May 2
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The district sold $206 million of general obligation bonds in April, including a taxable refunding deal.
May 1
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Fitch and S&P's affirmation of Milwaukee's double-A ratings comes after Moody's cut the city.
May 1
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County commissioners asked Gov. Greg Abbott for permission to schedule an election for a flood-prevention bond proposal on Aug. 25.
May 1
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The tax and omnibus spending bills offer little relief for state and local infrastructure.
May 1
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Municipal bonds were mixed in late trading on Tuesday as several large deals hit the screens, led by issuers in New York and Maryland.
May 1
