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In the week ended July 20, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell six basis points to 4.05% from 4.11% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

The lockbox provision could allow issuers to borrow at higher ratings, but may punish existing bondholders.

A decreased reliance on bonds to finance capital investments has created a need for more municipal market research tools, experts said.

With the first half of the year officially in the books, we take a look at long-term municipal bond issuance.

Most Alaska bonds will still be paid in the event of a government shutdown, its debt manager said.

Illinois’ credit distress makes some investors wonder about New Jersey, according to Citi analysts who see Garden State opportunity.

Municipal market buyers aren't waiting for the rating agencies -- they're already trading Illinois paper at junk bond levels.

In the week ended June 8, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell four basis points to 4.03% from 4.07% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

A muni-focused asset manager is offering its clients social impact investing options.

Chicago is offering stronger rated utility-backed bonds but like its GO they face credit strain from pensions.