Bond ratings

The policy case for federal support is strong: in the coronavirus era, the U.S. is looking at an emergency that is the equivalent of 50 states worth of hurricanes, fires and floods, lasting more than two years, with a very slow economic rebound.

The city eyes interest savings and, if conditions permit, may take out some variable rate bonds too.

S&P Global Ratings follows Moody's Investors Service in revising state’s credit outlook downward on revenue losses from COVID-19 pandemic.

For the second time in two weeks, a rating agency lowered the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's outlook.

Nevada was one of the last states to recover from the Great Recession

The historic nature of how ratings for municipal issuers play out in times of severe volatility is under scrutiny from various market participants.

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced plans to furlough thousands of city employees because of coronavirus-driven shortfalls.

New York's mayor announced sharp cuts, a draw on reserves and a call for further assistance from Washington.

Michael Rowan, CFA, managing director of global public, project and infrastructure finance at Moody’s Investors Service, talks about how COVID-19 is affecting the rating process. John Hallacy hosts.

Moody's Investors Service revised the Pennsylvania regional health system to negative citing revenue risks from COVID-19.

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville was cut to BB-plus.

Arlene Bohner has been named Fitch's head of U.S. public finance and will report to Laura Porter.

Controversy over state borrowing levels and how to backstop COVID-19 measures surrounded a two-year, $4.7 billion bond authorization bill that Gov. Ned Lamont signed.

Cash-flow struggles amid sharp tuition revenue declines the past few years placed the Philadelphia private college on the verge of another credit downgrade one year after its rating was dropped into low investment grade territory.

Health care facilities have a high risk of cyberattacks compared to medium low risk for local governments and school districts, according to Moody’s

The city's sustained financial health is attracting private investment and enabling it to fund neighborhood infrastructure needs, Mayor Bill Peduto said.

Moody's cited stable financial operations and adherence to a recovery plan in Connecticut's capital.

Small Catholic college downgraded to Baa2 on enrollment pressures and a heavy reliance on tuition revenue.

Analysts expect a drop in trade volume in at least the first two quarters of this year.

A stabilized financial position despite traffic drops drove a rating boost for the Delaware River Port Authority.