Capital markets

Improved reserve levels helped spur the district's first upgrade in seven years, though it remains speculative grade.

Bankruptcy may be the only way for Hartford to solve its financial problems, said Connecticut's governor, Dannel Malloy.

Municipal utility districts in the Houston area were well stocked with cash before the storm hit, analysts said.

Gov. Tom Wolf has threatened a spending freeze and rating agencies have threatened more downgrades.

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A dearth of state paper bodes well for the sale, says state finance director Sandi Thompson.

Volume in the primary municipal bond market is expected to climb to a more normal level of almost $7.5 billion.

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The capital city has threatened to file bankruptcy in 60 days if it doesn't get sufficient state help.

The offering follows the resolution of legal challenges to toll rate increases.

Mayor Luke Bronin told Gov. Dannel Malloy and lawmakers that Chapter 9 for Connecticut's capital is inevitable if the state cannot pass a budget.

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he will act to authorize $6 billion of borrowing to knock out overdue bills.

Fitch Ratings said the increased costs to complete reactors at Plant Vogtle drove the downgrades.

It will be the organization's first annual conference outside of Chicago.

A U.S. district court on Tuesday rejected that bond insurer Ambac Financial was liable for allegedly overly optimistic and misleading statements it had made about its insured Puerto Rico bonds.

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp., a subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd., and Wasmer, Schroeder & Company announced the closing of AGM's acquisition of a minority interest in WSC on Wednesday.

S&P Global Ratings cited improved employment and demographic indicators, and projected growth in reserve levels.

UBS Wealth Management Americas started to fill openings in its newly revived public finance business, with 19 employees joining the firm.

Moody's Investors Service says firmed-up state and city funding has stabilized the district's finances, for now.

Zucker previously oversaw debt issuance at the New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Finance and Development.