Bonds

Data on default rates shows that while there has been improvement in consistency between corporate and muni ratings, there is still work to be done.

“We see some calming of seas,” said Beth Ann Bovino, chief U.S. economist and managing director at S&P Global Ratings, who offered those explanations as part of her latest take on the U.S. economic outlook.

The merger has closed to create Siebert Williams Shank, the top ranked women- and minority-owned investment bank in the U.S.

As is the case with the muni market, corporates remain strong. Owning higher-quality has been a theme. Our guest Matt Brill, head of U.S. investment grade credit at Invesco, warns that: "winter is coming" and to prepare while times are good. John Hallacy hosts.

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a non-public letter to the city of Atlanta last week, prompting a possible investigation into its airport.

The Bond Dealers of America is forming an Affiliate Member Division to bring a lobbyist voice to smaller firms.

Siebert Williams Shank & Co. will leverage each minority- and women-owned firm’s experience and industry positions.

Axxcess Platform announced Tuesday it will deliver portfolio management technology to HJ Sims.

Two reports from House staff and the Government Accountability Office paint an unflattering portrait of the executive branch's administration of grant programs that benefit bond issuers.

Municipal issuers are benefiting from lower interest rates and investor demand that seem at least partly driven by the nearly constant talk of tariffs and trade wars.