Washington

Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Fed, yield curve inversion and why a 25 basis point rate cut won't stimulate the economy. Aaron Weitzman and Gary Siegel host.

The bill won praise from state departments of transportation, which rely on federal funding as they plan major projects that often include tax-exempt financing.

Clayton noted a trend of issuers being advised that information they supply on EMMA is subject to more anti-fraud scrutiny than information provided in other ways.

At its quarterly board meeting last week, the MSRB decided to do away with Rule G-34’s provision that all municipal advisors, whether dealer or non-dealer, have to apply for a CUSIP number in competitive sales.

The latest Summary of Economic Projections, and statements by Federal Reserve officials, show a nearly even split between those favoring a rate cut and those opposed.

Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service issued statements highlighting the short-term positive impact of the deal.

GFOA is putting together a working group to address concerns about continuing disclosure in the municipal market, a topic increasingly discussed among stakeholders.

The bipartisan legislation would increase the bank-qualified cap to $30 million from $10 million, a high priority for several muni market groups.

A growing interest in broadband is drumming up support, though state laws are making it challenging for municipalities to do the deals.

Prominent muni market figures will discuss the content and timeliness of disclosure at an SEC committee meeting next week.