Munis

NYC TFA tops the list.

As the underwriter landscape changes, so does the competitive market.

Municipal triple-A yield curves played catch up to USTs Friday to close out a week of more mixed economic data that has economists constantly reevaluating their Federal Reserve policy expectations with little consensus.

Municipal bond insurers wrapped $28.921 billion in the first three quarters 2024, a 26.8% increase from the $22.814 billion insured in the first three quarters of 2023, according to LSEG data.

Local governments that were in Hurricane Milton's path, however, will face significant credit challenges, Moody's said.

The Equitable School Revolving Fund will have 90 loans outstanding to charter schools across 23 states.

Chicago's City Council deferred a vote on a $1.5 billion bond measure.

Some cities with lots of lead pipes, like Chicago, will get more time.

The higher-ed sector, already facing internal pressures, could face scrutiny over its tax-exempt status during tax reform next year.

Xavier University in Ohio is the latest private Midwest college to face bad financial news -- downgrades from two bond rating agencies -- but it's not alone.

The results of two investigations into overcharging on San Diego's SR 125 toll road revealed management knew about the issues long before they came to light.

Moody's has lifted the credit ratings on five special tax bonds.

The proposed sale size has grown to $1.5 billion and the city claims it will bring $90 million in savings this year.

The University of Arizona, which was hit with negative rating outlooks earlier this year, scheduled a debt refunding led by Morgan Stanley for Wednesday.

Cleveland returns to market Wednesday in the first of two bond deals this month. That $64.4 million GO deal funds public parks, bridges and road improvements.

The deal is secured with gaming revenue and includes a public-private partnership.

Congress has created recovery bonds for specific disasters in the past, and the CDFA wants the tool to become a permanent private activity bond category.

Enright's passion for infrastructure and complicated deals led him to the cutting edge of municipal financing strategies.

Research shows that financing sport facilities with public debt often doesn't pay off, the Tax Foundation says.

Ports enjoy some of the strongest financial medians among transportation infrastructure assets.