Aaron Weitzman
The Bond Buyer
New York, NY, United States
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A softer tone emerges out long, some concessions had on new deals
Tuesday’s data may not be indicative of where the economy is going and will likely be written off by the Federal Open Market Committee at its meeting, analysts say. → Read More
Bond insurance uptick driven by COVID concerns, taxable growth
A total of $14.8 billion of par has been wrapped by bond insurance through May of this year, compared to $9.76 billion through the end of May 2020. → Read More
New deals easily absorbed while inflows ebb
The Investment Company Institute reported another week of inflows, but at a lower clip than recent weeks with $541 million coming into municipal bond mutual funds. → Read More
Bond counsel rankings shuffle in Q1
Only three spots in the top 10 remained the same from a year ago, as issuance grew and firm positions changed in 2021. → Read More
Muni underwriters off to blistering start, as most firms gain market share
The top municipal bond underwriters of the first quarter of 2021 are well ahead of last year's record pace, as the country is starting to finally see the light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel. → Read More
Munis steady; issuance will drop in holiday-shortened week
Both personal income and expenditures dropped in February, while personal consumption expenditures also came in weaker than expected, meaning inflation remains in check for now. → Read More
Light week for economic data; Texas manufacturing expanding at faster pace
With sparse economic data available, market participants will likely be focused on news from Washington and the continued effects of COVID-19, according to the economists at Deutsche Bank. → Read More
Stifel chief economist sees difficult path to recovery
Lindsey Piegza says politics and consumer's continued fear may make the recovery more difficult. → Read More
Manufacturing takes a hit and claims continue to rise with COVID cases
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's manufacturing index fell to a seventh- month low, while jobless claims hit a three-month high. → Read More
Experts want to see what FOMC thinks about GDP growth going forward
The Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week will not offer the chance of rate changes, but will bring a new dot plot, and economists are most interested in the GDP projections. → Read More
Could rising PPI push Fed to 'do more'?
Increases in producer and consumer prices on an annual basis, with a 0.3-point gain compared to last year may be a signal inflation will emerge and might force the Federal Reserve to act, economists said. → Read More
Jump in initial jobless claims a sign of what's to come, economists say
With rising COVID-19 cases and increasing local restrictions, jobless claims can be expected to continue rising, economists said. → Read More
Wells Fargo: 2021 will be ‘bumpy transition’ year
Strategists from both Wells Fargo Investment Institute and John Hancock have low expectations for inflation going forward. → Read More
Manufacturing survey shows ‘solid' but slower growth
The data continue to offer a mixed picture, with manufacturing expanding, services hurting, and while construction spending rose more than expected, it followed a downward revision to the previous month's number. → Read More
Rising prices a factor in 'rare miss' on pending home sale projections
Pending home sales unexpected declined in October, the second consecutive month they dropped. → Read More
What positive vaccine news means for the economy
Two vaccines seem effective and nearly ready for use, spurring talk of a return to normal. → Read More
Retail sales' miss 'concerning' as COVID-19 cases rise
October retail sales rose less than forecast, and with a new wave of rising infections, analysts worry that lost jobs and increased restrictions could hurt sales going forward. → Read More
Fed considers expanding emergency facilities
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the discussion has begun, but no determination has been made. → Read More
Wednesday's indicators reveal 'more downbeat' economic data
Both the ADP employment report and the ISM services PMI came in below estimates, suggesting weakness in the recovery. → Read More
Who wins election won't matter much to markets, analyst says
The economy will bounce back and stimulus will be provided no matter who is in charge, RJ Gallo says. → Read More