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Daily report for December 09, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed consumers’ attitudes and behaviors toward money and payments. What has changed?

The president named former Utah and Michigan budget director John Nixon and New York educator Betty Rosa. Ana Matosantos may be gone permanently from the board.

Strong technicals, low supply, yield-seekers keep munis outperforming.

Strategists from both Wells Fargo Investment Institute and John Hancock have low expectations for inflation going forward.

Ratings analysts see a darker outlook for higher education in 2021 as the effects of the pandemic continue to erode revenues and enrollment.

Law firm appoints Robert Labes to head its public and infrastructure finance practice group with hopes for expansion if an infrastructure bill comes to fruition.

A majority of economists surveyed by SIFMA expect a swoosh-shaped recovery, while 20% saw a W-shaped recovery, with a double-dip decline.

Yield-starved investors will help the deal get done, despite credit risks and the island's bankruptcy overhang.

During an industry briefing Tuesday, SIFMA's Kenneth Bentsen, Jr., said no matter who leads the SEC next, SIFMA will argue for an end to a temporary exemptive order.

Deep bondholder losses are expected when the bonds issued for five Better Housing Foundation portfolios in and around Chicago emerge from Chapter 11.

The outlook revision to New York's AA GO bond rating marks the latest hit to a city coping with a rise in COVID-19 cases and financial uncertainties.

Jonathan Ballan, co-chair of the public and project finance team at Cozen O’Connor, calls for new categories of tax-exempt bonds to help urban areas redevelop from COVID-19. He also makes a deeply personal appeal to tighten cybersecurity laws. Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton hosts. Recorded Nov. 19. (27 minutes)

Daily report for December 08, 2020.

The primary's diversity of credits and size relative to November has grown, but it is just not enough to push yields higher as redemptions flood the market. Some analysts still say a mild correction at least is due.

'Exceptionally accommodative' monetary policy expected as inflation remains short of the Fed's 2% target, according to BNP economists.

City Administrative Officer Richard Llewellyn recommended laying off nearly 1,000 police officers in a 144-page budget report.

The treasurer was released from the hospital Friday after being treated for COVID-19. Louisiana, like most of the country, is seeing a sharp increase in cases.

This is the first time in four years the self-regulatory agency is asking for input on its strategic goals.

Facing resistance from the local investor-owned utility, the Colorado college town ended its bid to form a municipal utility and signed a new franchise deal.