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Municipal bond insurers wrapped $28.921 billion in the first three quarters 2024, a 26.8% increase from the $22.814 billion insured in the first three quarters of 2023, according to LSEG data.

Mr. Barnett, whose journalism career stretched nearly half a century, was a "consummate professional," who was well-liked by colleagues and muni industry professionals.

Analysts remain divided about what the stronger-than-expected consumer price index will mean for Federal Reserve policymakers since the Fed appears to be concentrating on the labor market.

Local governments that were in Hurricane Milton's path, however, will face significant credit challenges, Moody's said.

The Equitable School Revolving Fund will have 90 loans outstanding to charter schools across 23 states.

Cook County released its $9.89 billion executive budget recommendation, with officials saying it includes no new taxes or layoffs.

The Ways and Means Committee is signaling its opening post-election positions.

Data from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board indicates that trade volume may stay high after a consistent third quarter.

Chicago's City Council deferred a vote on a $1.5 billion bond measure.

The $80 million bond deal will build a ballpark for the Chattanooga Lookouts that city officials say will revitalize a neighorhood.

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Oversight Board says the non-consenting bondholders ideas are "not a proposal."

With munis establishing "directional footing" in the fourth quarter of this year, the technical backdrop is still the market driver for 2024, said Jeff Lipton, a research analyst and market strategist.

Fitch revised upward its outlook for Marin General Hospital and affirmed its revenue bonds at BBB, and general obligation bonds at AA-minus.

Fixed income is largely underserved in terms of climate risk analytics and sustainability data, said Larry Lawrence, Head of ICE Climate.

Some cities with lots of lead pipes, like Chicago, will get more time.

According to public sector workers, labor shortages, aging infrastructure, and affordable housing rank as the primary challenges facing public entities, as well as the rising threat to the tax-exemption.

The higher-ed sector, already facing internal pressures, could face scrutiny over its tax-exempt status during tax reform next year.

Xavier University in Ohio is the latest private Midwest college to face bad financial news -- downgrades from two bond rating agencies -- but it's not alone.