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The municipal bond market is looking ahead to next week’s $3.3 billion new issue slate which is dominated by GO sales from Massachusetts and taxable negotiated deals.

Low interest rates increase the chance of hitting zero lower bound rates, forcing the Federal Reserve to use nontraditional monetary policy tools, could extend recessions and hold down inflation, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said Friday.

The weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell 10 basis points to 3.81% in the week ended Jan. 4, from 3.81% in the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

While dodging the actual phrase, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested now is the time to seriously consider a tolling plan to fund subway and street repair in New York City.

The court upheld a county ruling that taxation limits under a state law eclipse the city's home-rule charter.

Debt service may be cut from 24 cents on the dollar as the commonwealth deals with recovery from Hurricane Maria.

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker, said Friday he thinks the Fed should reassess its targets and may want to raise rates only twice this year.

The value of new factory orders rose by 1.3% in November, slightly larger than the expected 1.1% increase in an MNI survey.

The U.S. services sector expanded in December as the non-manufacturing business activity composite index was 55.9.

After a week that saw few deals come to market, municipal bond traders will see the calendar perk up a bit next week as several issues of size are set to hit the screens.

The November trade deficit widened to $50.5 billion from a revised $48.9 billion deficit in October.

U.S. job gains slowed by more than forecast in December, wage gains picked up slightly and the unemployment rate held at the lowest level since 2000, adding to signs of a full-employment economy.

The property taxes securing Sonoma County, Calif. bonds are estimated to fall short because of the October wildfires.

Municipal bonds turned mixed on a cold and snowy day in the Northeast as stocks surged to historic highs on Thursday.

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood an 116 groups call for a bipartisan, multi-level governmental approach to infrastructure that includes municipal bonds.

Texas sales tax revenue continued its double-digit growth, signaling the strength of the state's economy.

After years of defaults, the Branson, Mo., airport has a new plan to deal with its fiscal distress.

Mayor Keisha Bottoms said housing affordability, transparency, public safety, education, and transportation are priorities.

New York City’s newly elected officials outlined a progressive agenda topped by vows to tackle the housing affordability crisis.

By setting a target, central banks have been able to keep inflation low and stable, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President and CEO James Bullard said Thursday.