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Attention is focused on the impact COVID-19 may have on economic growth in the United States in the short and long term.

The city's sustained financial health is attracting private investment and enabling it to fund neighborhood infrastructure needs, Mayor Bill Peduto said.

Refundings and taxable deals were also up substantially, driving the region to $75 billion of municipal bond volume, up 32.6% from 2018.

Moody's cited stable financial operations and adherence to a recovery plan in Connecticut's capital.

A state-by-state review of 2019 issuance in the Midwest.

It is “still too soon” to say whether the coronavirus outbreak will cause a material change in the U.S. outlook, said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida, signaling officials won’t be rushed to judgment on the need to cut interest rates.

Daily report for February 26, 2020.

The Democrat unveiled a $40.9 billion FY 2021 spending plan that again pushes for higher taxes on incomes above $1 million.

The money is for post-Maria reconstruction costs.

As COVID-19 fears run rampant, investors continued to sell off equities, resulting in muni yields again following Treasury yields down to all-time lows.

Covenant's issuing tax-exempt debt to retire some variable-rate, term loan bank debt and taxable bonds to fund construction of a rehabilitation facility.

The Fitch rating on the bonds, issued as part of the Midwestern Disaster Area authorization, remains deep in junk.

New York City has seen debt service savings in excess of $2 billion since 2014, but that the city must find more opportunities to cut costs, says Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Moody's calls the missed payments an administrative default given the district's willingness and ability to pay.

More private money would be invested in infrastructure if Congress expands the use of PABs and P3s.

Taxable refundings caught on in the Midwest as they did elsewhere in the nation, helping the region post a 19% volume gain.

The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index improved rose to 130.7 in February.

Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management examine how the state's Medicare cost crisis could affect the city's budget. They also discuss the MTA, public housing and property tax overhaul. Paul Burton hosts.

A state-by-state review of 2019 issuance in the Southwest.

Three key Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee said Monday that they remain undecided on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board.