Bonds

Emergency crews work near the site of the crash of an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter on the Potomac River.Bloomberg News Two Moody’s Ratings analysts were on the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., killing all aboard. Analysts Chris Collins and Melissa Nicandri were among the

<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21410664/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals were mixed, while U.S. Treasury yields rose and equity prices fell Friday after the White House announced tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China will take effect Saturday. For the week, municipals “not only moved in sync (with Treasuries) they actually outperformed, especially in the belly of the curve,

&amp;lt;img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21408585/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /&amp;gt; Issuance rose in January on a year-over-year basis, as issuers came to market amid policy uncertainty and possible tax changes. January’s volume was at $35.243 billion in 486 issues, up 10.8% from $31.817 billion in 554 issues in 2024, according to LSEG data. January’s total also surpasses the 10-year

California Treasurer Fiona Ma announced that a conduit issuer she chairs has established a $2 million zero-interest loan program to aid health facilities affected by fires in three southern California counties.California treasurer’s office The California state treasurer has launched a loan fund to aid health facilities affected by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. The $2 million

Michigan’s White Lake Township, after a 2024 bond pricing was halted by a hack, is returning to the market to sell the debt.White Lake Township White Lake Township, Michigan, plans to bounce back from the hack that forced it to cancel a bond sale with new bond plans to finance construction of a civic center.

An insurance company employee on Jan. 23 surveys a home destroyed by the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.Bloomberg News This month’s devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires have created urgency around a bill that would allow the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank to issue bonds to support the state’s property insurer of last resort. California’s FAIR

The University of Tennessee wants to be given the right to sell a wider variety of bond types. AdobeStock The University of Tennessee wants the Tennessee State School Bond Authority to grant it the right to offer bonds supported by its general operating budget rather than revenue streams. Residence halls and parking lots are the

“As issuers see our name out there, that we’re willing to put our capital commitment in play, they’re going to give us opportunities to be an underwriter more and more,” Noe Hinojosa, president of Estrada Hinojosa, said. Estrada Hinojosa Estrada Hinojosa & Co., which was acquired by Texas Regional Bank in August, is expanding its

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21374434/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; Municipals were steady to slightly weaker in spots, while U.S. Treasury yields rose a little and equities ended down after the Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, held rates steady. “Both the FOMC’s December Summary of Economic Projections and current rate futures suggest 50 basis points of additional cuts

&lt;img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21361104/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /&gt; Municipals were steady Tuesday ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting as U.S. Treasury yields were little changed and equities ended up. This year may see higher levels of volatility due to the uncertainty about forthcoming policies from President Donald Trump’s administration, said BlackRock strategists. “An emphasis on

The Office of Budget and Management has ordered federal agencies to pause the disbursement of federal funds while it determines whether the funding compliance with a raft of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. Al Drago/Bloomberg The White House Tuesday sought to mollify concerns and confusion about a Monday night memo that appeared to

“There are a lot of moving parts here with the potential to either help or hinder the Fed’s quest for price stability and maximum employment,” said BMO Deputy Chief Economist Michael Gregory. The Federal Open Market Committee will keep rates in a range between 4.25% and 4.50% at its January meeting, analysts agree, with political

<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21344305/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> A new artificial intelligence model from Chinese firm DeepSeek led to a selloff in tech stocks, which, in turn, scared the broader market. In response, investors flocked to safe haven assets like municipal bonds and U.S. Treasuries. Muni yields fell five to seven basis points, depending on the scale,

The Deer Island wastewater treatment plant in Boston is owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the largest borrower from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s revolving fund.Adobe Stock The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust returned to the market on Wednesday where its triple-A green and sustainability bonds were well received.  The $541 million negotiated deal is

&amp;amp;lt;img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/21307028/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /&amp;amp;gt; Municipals were steady Friday as U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly and equities ended lower. The 10-basis-point-plus UST rally in the week of Jan. 13 led to slightly more attractive muni-UST ratios as munis lagged, but not for long, said Barclays strategist Mikhail Foux. While UST yields were stable the

Hans Hanf, former head of municipal markets at BAM, was remembered by friends and colleagues. Hans Hanf, former head of municipal markets at BAM, whose career in municipal finance spanned nearly half a century, died on Jan. 22.  He was 76. Hanf’s friends and colleagues remembered him as someone who could effortlessly bring people together.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo sparked a budget firestorm ahead of the legislative session by proposing a budget with a deficit and naming a new budget chief. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo replaced his budget chief just days before Nevada lawmakers convene on Feb. 3 for their regular legislative session, where they will discuss the governor’s budget

Warren “Bo” Daniels will lead the meeting as chair of the MSRB board. MSRB Ongoing work to potentially simplify the submission process for new issue disclosure and discussion of dealer supervisory obligations given changing work patterns will be among the topics on deck at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s upcoming quarterly board meeting. The MSRB’s

PREPA bondholders told the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau rates must be set to cover outstanding bond principal and interest. The Puerto Rico Oversight Board and bondholders of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority are engaged in a potentially high stakes argument over how electric rates should be set, which could profoundly impact bondholders’ recovery. The

The SEC was an aggressive enforcer during the tenure of former Chair Gary Gensler, who stepped down earlier this month. Bloomberg News The Securities and Exchange Commission brought a record number of enforcement filings in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the final quarter under former Chair Gary Gensler. Based on preliminary results, the