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The investigation had appeared likely to be tied to a fraud case involving the New York State Common Retirement Fund.

Lack of supply continues while professional money keeps market liquid.

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said the impact of the coronavirus and the risk it poses to the global economy haven’t changed her forecast.

The state stepped in to prevent Wall Street banks accused of wrongdoing in the variable-rate market from using what has been their most effective argument.

It’s unlikely Judy Shelton changed anyone’s mind but she appeared poised, confident and unshaken in defending herself and her previous statements and writings.

The American Securities Association sent a letter to the SEC regarding the regulator's proposed exemptive order for muni advisors, calling it an "ill-advised effort."

Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded Oyster Bay bonds one notch to Baa2 from Baa3 due in part to a resolution of most of the town’s legal challenges.

Members of the Public Finance Network sent a letter to Congress urging restoration of advance refunding for tax-exempt bonds.

The temporary inversion of parts of the yield curve “are concerning” but since they’re based on coronavirus fears, the economy should keep growing and will not necessitate cuts to the fed funds rate target, analysts say.

Stifel Chief Economist Lindsey Piegza discusses why she thinks the Fed’s job is far from done, why inflation remains stubbornly below its 2% target, the inverting yield curve, consumer spending and economic growth. Gary Siegel hosts.