Institutions take center stage in taxable trade
Years ago, it seemed like it used to be if a taxable muni was not…
Maria AcevedoAugust 11, 2021
Analysts question integrity of new Puerto Rico bonds without legislative OK
“The key point is the island’s willingness to pay,” said John Ceffalio, senior municipals strategist…
Maria AcevedoAugust 9, 2021
Connecticut baby bonds program is treasurer’s ‘passion project’
Connecticut has long been a study in contrasts. While research firm CreditSights pegged its per-capita personal income…
Maria AcevedoJuly 16, 2021
Convention center and sports agency deals ride Illinois rating tailwind
“We have placed a market outperform rating on Met Pier bonds, and we reiterate our…
Maria AcevedoJuly 13, 2021
Market debates whether Illinois can capitalize on rating momentum
“I think that the Moody’s upgrade will help the state GO and other related credits…
Maria AcevedoJuly 6, 2021
Volume remains ahead of 2020 pace, despite June drop
“The month-over-month comparison looks odd because of last year's disruption, but year-over-year, issuance is up,"…
Maria AcevedoJune 30, 2021
Connecticut, in latest uplift, gets transportation bond upgrade
“Connecticut has sizable reserves and money from the American Rescue Plan will enable it to…
Maria AcevedoMay 27, 2021
Illinois Supreme Court rejects taxpayer challenge to GO bonds
“The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision, siding with the state, is positive for bondholders and Illinois…
Maria AcevedoMay 20, 2021
Connecticut rides ratings grand slam into $1 billion GO sale
Research firm CreditSights placed a market-perform rating on Connecticut. “We think the state has positive credit momentum,…
Maria AcevedoMay 17, 2021
Pressure’s on as 10-year approaches 1%, but fund flows hold sway
CreditSights noted earlier in the week that the summer redemption season is fast approaching — issuers…
Maria AcevedoApril 29, 2021