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The top two municipal bond insurers wrapped $28.224 billion in 2022, a 30.1% decrease from the $37.486 billion of deals done in 2021, according to Refinitiv data.
February 3
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A few developments in recent sessions "may have staying power should the new outlook on upcoming FOMC actions gain traction," said Kim Olsan, a senior vice president of municipal bond trading at FHN Financial.
February 2
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Illinois' net position for governmental activities remains deep in the red but after years of falling further behind, it trimmed the gap in fiscal 2022.
February 2
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The $10,000 state and local tax deduction cap is an important issue for high tax states like New York and California and investors who trade paper from those states.
February 2
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The budget "starts and ends with the housing and homelessness crisis because housing is fundamental to everything else in a person's life," said Gov. Tina Kotek.
February 2
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The political uncertainty could eat into the number of "clean weeks" for issuance, said Citi's Vikram Rai.
February 2
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"This settlement offer allows you to settle for payment in the form of new bonds of approximately half your claims," the Puerto Rico Oversight Board said.
February 2
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"Our budget proposal not only builds on the successes of the past four years, but ensures that Florida will continue to thrive," said Gov. Ron DeSantis.
February 2
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Energy production taxes slowed or fell last month, with the oil tax generating $486 million, which was 14% higher than in January 2022, and natural gas tax revenue falling 13% at $322 million.
February 2
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Bolingbrook called the GO cut to BBB-plus from AA an attempt "to cause a de facto conversion" of a special sales tax district's debt to a general obligation.
February 1
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"Investors are acknowledging that the Fed is nearing the end of its rate tightening cycle which is supporting a relief rally in stocks and lower bond yields, said Bryce Doty, senior vice president at Sit Investment Associates.
February 1
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The Department of Agriculture announced that 64 projects by power cooperatives and utility companies to improve rural power systems were approved for loans.
February 1
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Federal Reserve officials quietly tightened internal restrictions on employees' political activities after several reserve banks ran afoul of Congress over real or perceived engagement on issues within the domain of elected officials.
February 1
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"We're going to see job growth, population growth, gross domestic product growth and we're very excited," says Mark Wilson, president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
February 1
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Prior to last year, there were varied expectations from investors that led to confusing directions and expectations for issuers. In other words, there was a lack of consistency from investors on ESG matters.
February 1
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Alex Chilton is the firm's new head of municipal securities. Zach Solomon and David Gallin are co-heads of public finance.
February 1
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They also came in 14% higher than those of December 2021.
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