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The consumer price index rose by 0.4% in November, as expected, while core CPI posted a softer-than-expected 0.1% rise.

Muni issuers are being forced to take action on tax-exempt private activity draw-down bonds and commercial paper because of the House tax bill.

S&P Global Ratings does not see an immediate credit impact for local governments and agencies impacted by the Southern California fires.

Municipal bond yields continued to rise as issuers in California, Ohio, Virginia, Florida and the District of Columbia poured deals into the market.

The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority named 11 experts in grid reliability and restoration to a senior-level advisory council, part of a long-term effort to improve service, lower costs, and reduce prices.

The rush to beat tax legislation at the Illinois Finance Authority makes for its busiest December ever.

The state-supported Kentucky university’s bond rating was downgraded to A-plus by S&P Global Ratings.

The Treasury Department on Tuesday auctioned $12 billion of re-opened 30-year bonds with a 2 3/4% coupon at a 2.804% high yield, a price of 98.908728.

Atlantic City's declining gambling market that contributed to a near default on city finances last year is poised for a slight comeback with the shuttered Revel Casino Hotel slated to reopen next year under new ownership.

Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. hired James Terry to manage the growing demand for public school financing in Texas, the firm said.

Variables range from the effect of the federal tax bill on advance bond refundings to external support for a subway improvement plan.

Municipal bond yields continue to surge along with the supply that hit the market on Tuesday.

The Treasury Department Tuesday auctioned $45 billion of four-week bills at a 1.240% high yield, a price of 99.903556.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance in New York breaks down his organization’s report card on how the states manage budgeting, legacy costs and transparency. Hosted by Paul Burton and Chip Barnett.

Seth Magaziner said the session with Moody's, Fitch and S&P representatives enhanced transparency.

Weak asset performance and inadequate contributions by some local governments have contributed to a 6% increase in liability burdens, Fitch Ratings said.

It continues to be up to issuers and other beneficiaries of municipal bonds to raise awareness of the negative effect of the proposed tax reform legislation -- but time is running out.

The Small Business Optimism Index rose 3.7 points to 107.5 in November, the National Federation of Independent Business reported on Tuesday.

The municipal bond market will continue to see supply flood in, with several large deals set for Tuesday including the University of California and the New Jersey Turnpike's bond offerings.

The producer price index rose 0.4% in November after gaining 0.4% in October, the Labor Department reported on Tuesday.