Economy

It could take the nation, heavily influenced by New York and California, 18 months to return to full employment, Fitch Ratings said.

AmeriVet Securities appointed Mercedes Elias and Michael Naidrich as Co-CEOs.

Analysts are taking the view that muni investors expect higher taxes and are brushing off inflation concerns. U.S. Treasuries are another story.

Daniel Isacksen Jr. replaces the retiring interim chief financial officer, Cynthia Clemence, for the Livonia, Michigan-based hospital system.

The two systems began negotiations in January to transfer 14 CommonSpirit hospitals in Minnesota and North Dakota to Essentia.

Colorado lawmakers are working on a $5 billion funding proposal for transportation; this week's $500 million debt issue targets immediate needs.

The mammoth California hospital chain reached a preliminary $575 million settlement agreement in March in an antitrust lawsuit.

IndyGo's expansion is being financed by a local income tax.

Arizona and neighboring states are preparing for the first mandatory cuts in water from the Colorado River after 20 years of drought.

The ratings agency also said it expects cruises will resume at modest levels in the second half of this year.

The digital transformation of payments has reached its next phase — with banks and fintechs leading the way. Avoiding the one-size-fits-all approach to deliver the experience customers want is key.

Northwest Community became the second independent hospital to affiliate with the Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore Health system over the past year.

Congestion pricing, a Manhattan Greenway, open-streets programs and a plethora of other uses are all at play as city officials plan a recovery from COVID-19 and a full reopening of the city by July 1.

The bistate agency’s exports link increasingly to information-based services, an NYU Rudin Center study says.

The forward-delivery bond, part of its $1 billion special tax obligation issuance, was a first for the state, Treasurer Shawn Wooden said.

The Texas House rejected a proposal to expand coverage for Texans who have low-paying jobs that do not provide health insurance.

An interview with Kathy Wylde, President, Partnership for New York City

A jump in oil prices and federal relief has increased the likelihood Alaska will continue judicious draws on its permanent fund.

The board had planned to abolish the requirement that MAs advising on competitive deals apply for CUSIP numbers, but has now decided to keep the rule as is.

The Illinois-based health system, with a balance sheet helped by its insurance arm, will sell $600 million of AA-minus rated debt over the next month.