municipal bonds

Nov 11, 2025
Cities issue bonds at record pace
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They’re borrowing to finance projects like new schools, roads and bridges.
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Aug 4, 2025
Behind the scenes of a municipal bond sale
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At a recent bond sale, an issuer navigated the demands of investors with the needs of municipal borrowers looking to finance local infrastructure, including a new recycling facility.
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Nov 13, 2020
Muni bonds shine in a gloomy pandemic economy
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They’re tax-free, high-interest and in demand, potentially reflecting confidence in the economy.
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Jul 1, 2015
U.S. investors could take a hit on Puerto Rican bonds
Is the island territory, with $72 billion debt, our Greece?
Aug 4, 2014
"Mini" muni bonds — double your money, help your city
Denver hopes to attract a whole different class of bond buyers.
Apr 4, 2014
Buying bonds instead of Final Four tickets
Bond buyers hoped their purchase might lead to good seats at this weekend's games.
Aug 13, 2013
Bond fallout from Detroit bankruptcy limited so far
Detroit's bankruptcy last month has sent ripples through the $3.7-trillion municipal bond market, but so far the fallout seems limited to communities in Michigan.
Jul 30, 2013
After Detroit: Which muni bonds are riskiest?
After the city's bankruptcy, Detroit's bondholders are nervous about getting repaid. And Detroit's not the only place that's happening.

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