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John Taylor, once considered a finalist to run the Federal Reserve, played down concerns that President Donald Trump’s criticism of the U.S. central bank would undermine the institution’s independence.

The University of Michigan's preliminary October consumer sentiment index reading was 99.0, compared to the final September 100.1.

This month’s bond-market slump hasn’t jolted the majority of Wall Street strategists from one core view: that the Treasuries yield curve will keep flattening well into next year.

Import prices were up in September, above the 0.2% gain expected and following a 0.4% decline in August.

Pension obligation bonds won't be in the mayor's budget plan, and rising rates are making it harder for a deal to pencil out.

A government official said the governor took the action as a step to restore Puerto Rico's credit.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index increased 11 basis points to 4.26%.

New municipal bond issues were well received on Thursday as market tone improved.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill funneling 1.25% of sports betting revenues to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

County Executive Steven Bellone of Suffolk County, N.Y. is among those who have asked to speak at a Nov. 5 public hearing.

The Build Illinois bonds still carry single-A to double-A ratings, even after rating cuts tied to the state's overall fiscal woes.

The Indiana Finance Authority said it saw strong demand for green bonds.

Groups active in the muni market are spending millions of dollars to influence policy and elect candidates, records show.

More than 100 local governments around the state will ask their voters to approve tax measures in November.

With upside and downside risks balanced, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Thursday, gradual rate hikes remain appropriate.

S&P said Pennsylvania's rejection of Wilkes-Barre from a state workout program presents no immediate pressure to its overall credit quality.

Municipals were mixed at mid-session as Treasury investors made an about-face and pulled down yields in the wake of a stock market swoon.

Connecticut must deal with a timing discrepancy between a bond covenant and a legislative amendment intended to loosen its restrictions.

Raymond James has hired Guy Yandel to open a public finance office in Denver and to expand the firm’s public finance business in the mid-western, mountain, and western states.

The grand opening of Bancroft Capital, a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business, is set for Veterans Day.