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The state hopes bonds and associated incentives will help to address a state-wide housing shortage.

Moody's Ratings cut the issuer rating for the District of Columbia to Aa1 with a negative outlook, which the city CFO blames on federal workforce reductions and weakness in the commercial real estate market.

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The Federal Reserve governor remains optimistic about tariffs being a one-time shock to prices, but the central bank still needs more clarity about what the policies will look like.

The escalating dispute between the prestigious issuer and the White House is spooking some bond holders and creating opportunities for others.

A mix of pay-as-you-go, bond proceeds and federal grants bolster the infrastructure of Mobile, Alabama, which is getting a new arena, air terminal and bridge.

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The commission also approved converting a GO bond sale from competitive to negotiated.

The market is still in a negative technical period, said Chris Eustance, a portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Chicago's Regional Transportation Authority plans to return to market next Monday with $130 million of Series 2025A general obligation bonds.

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