Muni Week In Review: September 5, 2014

September 5, 2014 2:04 PM

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This weeks edition of muni week in review covers the muni sell-off, the appeal of variable rate bonds and why trading spiked on long tobacco.

TRENDING

Ratings

Moody's revises Illinois' outlook to positive, rates new GOs A3

Moody's Ratings on Monday revised Illinois' outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the state's A3 issuer rating and the A3 rating on its GO debt.

By Jennifer Shea

2h ago
Primary bond market

Investors dig into large deals from Houston, LA USD, Energy Northwest

"Bifurcated demand reflects the persistent bid strength from [separately managed accounts] and retail investors, not to mention more accounts marshaling cash and liquidity up front while the Fed perspective evolves," said MMA's Matt Fabian.

By Jessica Lerner

4h ago
Washington DC

SEC seeks more feedback for one minute reporting proposal

In a move that kicks the can down the road at the very least, the Commission has begun a process that often results in outright rejection.

By Connor Hussey

5h ago