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The Federal Reserve should continue to move to a neutral policy rate, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said, but said he may have underestimated demand.

The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency priced $74.5 million of tax-exempt bonds.

Municipal bond supply drops off sharply next week with $4.4 billion of volume estimated to hit the screens.

The MSRB, SEC, and FINRA will host an outreach event early next year as muni advisors prepare for a new principal exam among other requirements.

The Oversight Board questioned the legality of an announced rate cut by the power authority, while insurers sought permission to name a receiver.

The U.S. international trade gap widened to $53.2 billion in August from $50.0 billion in July.

U.S. hiring cooled in September by more than forecast, wage gains eased slightly and the jobless rate fell to a 48-year low.

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was unchanged from 4.15%.

Officials say St. Louis must spend $175 million to stay competitive in a convention center arms race.

Issuance was light as the municipal bond market got hammered by jumping Treasury yields.

John F. Kennedy International Airport gets its day in the redevelopment sun with the announcement of a $13 billion plan.

After three quarters, only Morgan Stanley and Jefferies have increased par amount underwritten from last year.

GASB is accepting comments through Nov. 2 on its proposal to clarify the definition of a conduit debt obligation.

Newly issued Treasury securities held in stripped form increased about $1.35 billion in September.

State Auditor Elaine Howle said the state's housing department's oversight of bond expenditures is inconsistent.

While Natalie Cohen has retired from Wells Fargo Securities, she will remain a force in the municipal bond marketplace.

Second District Judge Gregory FitzMaurice on Wednesday dismissed the city of Lewiston’s request to issue bonds to rebuild its wastewater treatment plant, ruling that the city didn’t meet the legal requirement to post notice of a court hearing at a “prominent” location at city hall.

The two Midwest firms combined to expand their fixed-income capabilities amid rising rates.

Munis weakened significantly for the second day in a row after the 10-year Treasury hit 3.1268% Wednesday, its highest point since 2011.

Key SEC officials responsible for muni rulemaking and enforcement said they don't feel disclosure has been adversely impacted due to fears stoked by the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Initiative.