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The municipal market has been experiencing firmness ahead of an expected uptick in issuance next week. This comes as U.S. Treasury yields have seen a slight decline and equities have ended on a mixed note. Barclays strategists Mikhail Foux and Clare Pickering have pointed out that the rally in USTs has been supported by softer
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Following the recent European elections, the French government bond market experienced significant stress, with the 10-year OAT-Bund spread widening sharply by 7-8 basis points. This widening reached the widest levels seen since last year, indicating a high level of uncertainty and concern among investors. The market reaction isn’t surprising given the backdrop of political and
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Chair Gary Gensler of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently stated that the fate of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the cryptocurrency ether rests heavily on the responsiveness of issuers to the SEC’s inquiries. Although the SEC greenlit applications from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list spot ether ETFs last month, the issuers
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When Paul Lester ventured into the realm of luxury real estate in Los Angeles, he revolutionized the traditional property viewing experience. By seamlessly blending the worlds of art and real estate, Lester orchestrated an innovative approach that captivated prospective buyers. Transforming a Beverly Hills property viewing into an art opening, Lester curated a collection of
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The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board recently granted approval for the agency to refund its outstanding Build America Bonds, potentially redeeming as much as $3.73 billion of taxable paper. This decision comes amidst financial struggles for the authority and uncertainties surrounding its congestion pricing plan. Financial Implications The potential refunding of the MTA’s taxable
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Wednesday that customers of the growing buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry must follow the same federal protections as credit card users. The agency introduced an “interpretive rule” categorizing BNPL lenders as traditional credit card providers under the Truth in Lending Act. This means that companies like
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After a lengthy period of negotiations and multiple short-term extensions, the House passed a bipartisan $105 billion Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill. The approval came just in time, as the agency‘s spending was set to run out two days later. This bill, with a 387-26 vote, includes a substantial increase in the Airport Improvement Program
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