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"I think the risks to inflation are still on the upside," Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said. "I think the risk to the labor market is dual-sided."

A new Professional Sports Development Area just passed by the City-County Council will be going before the Metropolitan Development Commission on June 26.

The one-notch upgrade from Fitch Ratings comes as the county plans to to sell up to $900 million in two lease revenue bond deals this summer.

Interest on out of state municipal bonds will now be taxable.

"It would be irresponsible for us to ignore factors that can fundamentally impact the long-term viability of investments," said CalPERS interim Chief Investment Officer Dan Bienvenue of climate risks.

"It is important to remember that as long as the Fed's next move is to lower policy rates, bonds will do well," said Jack McIntyre, portfolio manager at Brandywine Global. "The employment market is in better balance, which is very important for the Fed — even more than inflation."

The Biden administration's accelerated deadlines for exiting dirty energy like coal could pressure utilities already facing growing demand, the rating agency said.

The bonds are part of a proposed settlement with the city's firefighters union that would need court approval.

Darren Olson of the American Society of Civil Engineers joins to discuss the importance of resilient infrastructure and the impact of federal funding on America's future.

With no change in rates expected, analysts are interested in the dot plot and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.