Primary bond market

Few deals priced, as trading was subdued before the Federal Open Market Committee’s interest rate decision.

Moody's Investors Service said the uptick in prepaid gas volume reflects a wider spread between tax-exempt and taxable yields.

Middle East unrest, oil price volatility and a Fed policy meeting all combine to weigh on this week’s $10B new-issue calendar.

Municipal yields and issuance plans both rose, showing market participants aren't uncertain about the meeting, with a quarter point cut in interest rates baked in.

Municipal traders and managers said the tax-exempt market’s early strength translated into weakness before the end of trading — due to taxable and overseas influences.

“The City of Harvey, through no fault of Comer’s and unrelated to Comer’s fiduciary obligations, tainted the district’s offering,” according to the defense.

Los Angeles and Broward County deals were offered while some say the municipal market feels "heavy" and in retreat.

It was a big day for the municipal bond market as billions of dollars of new deals hit the screens.

LIPA plans to price $485 million of electric system general revenue bonds this week.

Issuers jump into the market as yields remain near record low levels.

Fed still divided, but 25 basis point cut is a good bet.

With supply looking up, traders and analysts expect new issues to be well absorbed even if Treasuries correct futher.

CPS sees spread penalties dwindle as market looks for yield and recognizes district's fiscal progress.

The Chicago Public Schools also came to market with a $349 million GO deal.

“I think there’s enough demand for Illinois bonds," said Vikram Rai, head of Citi's municipal strategy group.

California's $2.4 billion GO deal was priced for retail investors on Wednesday.

Some say a case announced yesterday echoed one last year where traders allegedly lied to get priority in their orders for newly-issued bonds.

Hurricane Dorian is menacing the U.S. East Coast with devastating flooding and winds.

Thomas Muldoon should properly have placed his orders as dealer stock orders, the SEC found, but instead asked representatives to submit them as retail orders.

A pre-marketing scale was released on California's $2.3 billion GO deal.