Washington

The municipal bond market received a variety of data Thursday suggesting economic strength belying the recession forecast by the 2/10-year Treasury yield curve inversion on Wednesday.

Though the presidential candidate field is still large, some have proposed detailed infrastructure plans related to broadband and water systems.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard called current U.S. economic conditions “quite good” and said the goal of the central bank’s policy framework review should be to avoid a Japan-style deflationary trap.

This part of the curve inverted for the first time since June 2007.

The evolution of muni advocacy has been in progression for years, though it was further galvanized by the shock and dismay at the 2017 tax reform.

Airport groups want to see a raise in the passenger facility charge that many airports use to back their bonds.

In Schwartz, MSRB loses an experienced lawyer, respected by his peers, as it faces a future without its longtime leader.

The gas tax has fallen short of meeting infrastructure needs, and cities need new solutions.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said it's looking for a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates.

Her announcement comes at a time of scrutiny from lawmakers and the SEC.