Primary bond market

A conduit issuer that Florida created as an alternative to public-private partnerships is readying its first appearance in the market.

The county will sell $150 million of sales tax-backed paper, already rated AAA by S&P.

New York, Wisconsin and California issuers priced bonds as investor demand continued to support municipal debt, analysts and traders said. Deals ran the gamut from high-grade to high-yield.

Led by issuers in New York, Minnesota and Michigan, municipal bond buyers saw more supply head their way on Tuesday.

The early birds caught New York City general obligation bonds, as RBC priced an $810 million offering to retail buyers to start a busy primary week.

Underwriters and issuers agree that G-17 disclosures have become boilerplate and excessive, but diverge on whether a complete opt-out should be allowed.

The market is prepping for $7.5 billion of new paper that is set to hit the market, as more than $50 billion in August redemptions free up cash to buy bonds.

This sultry summer week will get even hotter as about $7.5 billion of municipal bonds are on tap to be offered up to buyers. Deals will be coming for a variety of issuers across the country, ranging from high-quality to high-yield.

Wells Fargo Securities announced the additions of Randy Campbell and Jim Perry to its public finance team, both jumping over from Morgan Stanley.

The market was quiet on Friday ahead of a $7.5 billion new issue calendar as more than $50 billion in August redemptions frees up cash to buy bonds.

Municipal bond buyers will get to see a larger than average new issue slate.

In the week ended August 2, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index rose to 4.01% from 3.99% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

Municipals were mixed on Thursday as the bond markets await Friday’s release of July’s employment report.

The project is part of efforts to bring employment, housing and public spaces to blighted corridor of Los Angeles.

Municipal bond buyers saw the last of the week’s new issue supply get put away as the market’s gaze turns to next week’s volume.

Bond Buyer Reporter Christine Albano and Contributing Editor John Hallacy discuss the current landscape for retail investors who want to buy municipal bonds. They talk about what’s hot — and what’s not — and what’s up with the short-end. They also look ahead to the second half of the year. Chip Barnett hosts.

Municipal bond buyers saw some supply hit the screens on Wednesday as demand stayed strong.

In the competitive arena, Maryland sold two deals totaling over $500 million on Wednesday.

The report card touts the MSRB's accomplishments, though that doesn't sit well with some market participants.

Puerto Rico issues rallied on a restructuring agreement for the power company, while municipal bond buyers saw some new supply head their way.