Capital markets

With nearly two years of volatility, The Bond Buyer wants to know your expectations for the year to come, from interest rates and bond volume to ESG and technology.

The state is issuing more GO debt this year because it's well positioned to tap the bond markets, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine said.

Fishers, a suburb of Indianapolis, is selling $170 million of bonds for an arena to house the minor-league Indy Fuel and to host concerts and other events.

The hire by Missouri-based Stifel comes as some broker-dealers trim ranks amid weak issuance.

California received a negative outlook from the rating agency in May amid revenue uncertainty. The Public Works Board lease revenue bonds are rated Aa3.

Analysts discussed proposed changes to its metrics that will be finalized in January. An estimated 35% of ratings could experience upgrades or downgrades.

Funds invested into risky private equity and real estate could flow into bonds

The firm will continue to do business in the competitive market.

S&P Global Ratings placed Maryland Heights, Missouri, on credit watch with negative implications because of bonds from a related authority for a hockey rink.

This comes as the firm shores up its presence in Texas.

Dustin Avey and Jeremy Garber were named co-heads of public finance; Fairman, a 40-year veteran of the firm, will remain in an advisory capacity into 2024.

Bonds tied to Destiny USA in Syracuse were cut deeper into junk by Moody's Investors Service on doubts about its ability to extend an outstanding loan.

Fitch Ratings affirmed the city's AA-plus GO rating while bumping the outlook on certificates of participation sold for its city courthouse.

Data for the second quarter show the face amount of munis outstanding rose 0.4% quarter-over-quarter, or $15.5 billion, to $4.043 trillion.

The district plans an aggressive capital program in the next few years to meet rising demand and transition away from coal-fired plants.

The rating agency removed the negative outlook it had assigned after the community college district's accreditation was threatened.

Ocean Capital's next move is to attemot to have its elected directors seated on the funds' board of directors.