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Muni yields have been in a nine-basis point range since the beginning of the year while UST yields have fluctuated more than 20 basis points. With so little supply, muni credit spreads continue to compress.
January 20
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This would be the Government Finance Officers Association's first best practice document on ESG.
January 20
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Skeptics ask whether New York's governor is overplaying the Washington hand and how the state can improve its own lot.
January 20
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As travel declines during the coronavirus pandemic, munis backed by tourists' cash may come under increasing financial pressure.
January 20
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The California Endowment, the largest health foundation in the state, plans to offer its first debt sale in nearly two decades to help alleviate some of the financial pressure charities around have been facing due to COVID-19.
January 20
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The income gap between the state's wealthier and poorer residents grew wider during the pandemic.
January 19
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Tax-exempt performance is dependent on what supply looks like versus taxables. The 30-day visible supply shows more than 30% taxables on tap, though some analysts say the taxable increase makes exempts more attractive.
January 19
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The incoming Biden administration last week proposed direct federal aid of $350 billion to state and local governments as part of a proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.
January 19
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State tax revenues remain down compared to pre-coronavirus figures but estimates in a new forecast are higher than its previous official forecast in August.
January 19
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The Economic Activity Index was down 0.4% from October.
January 19
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Steven Kantor, a regional managing director based in New York, was among those cut, sources said.
January 19
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The Pennsylvania treasurer, who leaves office Tuesday, says municipalities can artificially inflate their bottom lines through these revenue sources.
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A handful of government representatives will give advice on 529 plans in the MSRB's Municipal Fund Securities Advisory group.
January 19
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Donald Trump's departure from the White House will do little to heal the rift between the right and left, but this is still the best chance muni advocates have had in many years.
January 19
The Bond Buyer -
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez talks with Chip Barnett of The Bond Buyer about what makes the Magic City so appealing to companies and investors alike right now. He discusses the attractiveness of its business climate, the city’s financial strengths, efforts to fight climate change and the diversity and resilience of its residents. (7 minutes)
January 19
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Friday’s data showed economic weakness. Consumers, the drivers of the economy, pulled back during the holiday season and have exhibited weakening sentiment.
January 15
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Fed’s Rosengren calls Biden stimulus plan big yet ‘appropriate’
January 15
