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Reports developments related to the municipal bond market in the U.S. Detection of the slow trading of municipal bonds; Contribution of an increase in oil prices on the trading; Anticipation for rising credit risks in the Gulf Coast states.

Reports on the various deals from bonds in Maryland. Sale of Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's multi-million dollar general obligation refunding bonds. Plan of Cecil County Commission to sell multi-million dollar refunding and new-money general obligation bonds; Schedule of the competitive sale; Ratings obtained by the county; Postponement of Maryland Community Development Administration's deal;

Presents charts and graph depicting the bond market indicators in the U.S. as of August 2004.

The article reports on the structure of municipal bond market in the U.S. It notes that the country's municipal market was flat to slightly firmer on May 19, 2010 amid light secondary trading activity. It mentions that the Municipal Market Data triple-A scale yielded 3.84% in 20 years and 4.15% in 30 years on May 19, 2010. Moreover, the taxable Build America Bonds (BABs) are rated A-plus with a negative watch by both Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Standard & Poor's Corp.

The article reports on the data released by the Commerce Department regarding the construction spending in January 2007 in the U.S. The department revealed that spending in construction projects declined 0.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.178 trillion. In addition, private construction decreased 1.2 percent but public construction surged 0.6 percent. The overall drop was larger than the 0.5 percent decline projected by IFR Markets company.

The article presents information about the performance of the bond market in January 2007 following a series of holidays in the U.S. A series of economic indicators have pushed weekly yield indexes down. According to Evan Rourke, municipal market strategist at Popular Securities, overall yield levels were down on all maturities. The revenue bond index fell three basis points, whereas the 30-year Treasury bond yield fell nine basis points.

The article reports on the growth of the Chicago Fed National Activity Index for June 2006. The index was positive .034 up from an upwardly revised negative 0.14 reading in May. The three-month moving average (CFNAI-MA3) remained at 0.11 in June. The article suggests that the national economic growth was above its historical trend as shown by the positive reading for the CFNAI-MA3.

The article reports on business activity in the United States, according to economic reports from all 12 Federal Reserve districts. The reports show that business activity continued to expand from June through mid-July 2006. However, half the districts reported a decline in the overall rate of economic growth.

The article reports on the statement from buyers in the municipal bond market that they are seeing more investors purchase bonds from other states in the U.S. despite the tax exposure as bigger yields outweigh in-state tax considerations. Buyers say that they have noticed a significant amount of investors who have increasingly bought out-of-state deal because of the increasing trend in yields for certain states.

The article discusses the performances of several economic indicators of the U.S. last September 11, 2007. According to the authors, the municipal market of the country was quiet during the date, with rate of return levels that are mostly unchanged. The performance was in contrary with trades, which showed a little movement according to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The Treasury market, on the other hand, has allegedly showed some losses.

The article reports on the outlook of the municipal bond market in the U.S. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bill reached at 4.44%. The modified third quarter data of 2006 depicted the growth in non-farm productivity. The factory orders for manufactured goods reduced by 4.7% percent in October.

The article reports on the increase in the non-manufacturing business activity index of the Institute for Supply Management for the 44th consecutive month in November 2006 in the U.S. The growth has been simultaneously observed in new orders and imports, with 11 industries disclosing increased activity.

Reports that the U.S. municipal bond market finished substantially higher in October 8, 2004. Participants' move to mark up offerings and step up bids following the release of a weaker-than-expected September 2004 employment report; Concerns about the pace of future economic growth.

The article reports that the producer price index (PPI) for the U.S. in November 2013 has posted negative 0.1 percent with core at positive 0.1 percent. It states that the November figure represents positive 0.7 percent overall and positive 1.3 percent core over-the-year PPI, which shows low inflation. It mentions that agricultural implement posted positive 0.1 percent whereas biological diagnostics fell by 11.3 percent.

The article offers news briefs related to the economic performance in the U.S. from July to September 2009. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the country's consumer price index has increased 0.4% in August due to the higher gasoline prices. The country's industrial production in July was revised higher to a 1.0% increase from the reported 0.5% rise. The National Association of Home Builders announces that its housing market index has increased to 19 from 18 in August.

The article reports on the performance of the municipal bond market in the U.S. as of September 16, 2009. According to a report from the Municipal Market Data, municipal bonds have increased amidst high prices, and the yield on the 10-year triple-A municipal bond declined at 2.78%. It also states that the municipal bond supply has declined by the unavailability of letters of credit for variable-rate debt obligations. Updates on the taxable bond market's bond sales are also given.

The article examines the consumer confidence index of the U.S. for the August 2009 period. The Conference Board reports the index's increase from 47.4 in July 2009 to 54.1 in the August 2009 period. The Board also notes increase in the present situation index from 23.3 to 24.9. Moreover, the expectations index raises to 73.5 from the 63.4 index recorded in July 2009.

The article reports on the increase of the U.S. tax-exempt money market funds which gained $1.79 billion and settled at $484.36 billion in total assets for the week ending April 6, 2009. According to the periodical "Money Fund Report," the limited inflow activity of the market has caused the decrease of the tax-exempt money funds since the beginning of the year.

The article focuses on the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report which revealed a decreased rate of the ISM index in the U.S. in 2008. According to the report, the index slid down to 48.3 in February from 50.7 in January. The manufacturing sector failed to increase as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell below 50% and manufacturers' order backlogs continued to decline as the new orders index remained below 50% for three consecutive months.

The article reports on the performance of the municipal bond market in the U.S. According to the economic data released, the November Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index came in at 50.8 after a reading of 50.9 the previous month. Information about the performance of individual investor activity is discussed.

The article forecasts the economic status of the U.S. municipal market for September 27, 2007. According to the authors, the municipal market was unchanged to slightly firmer, following the Treasury market, which showed mild gains. The Treasury market has showed some gains during the day, wherein the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note finished at 4.57%, after opening at 4.63%.

The article discusses the performance of the municipal market of the U.S. last August 21, 2007. According to the authors, the municipal market has reflected Treasury market gain considering its being unchanged to slightly firmer during the date. The Treasury market gain was also positive considering its 4.60 percent from 4.63 percent yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note. Its yield on the two-year note was also allegedly positive.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to held the federal funds target rate at 5.25 percent. The committee said that despite tightening of credit by lending institutions, economic growth is expected and that risk of inflation remains. It further added that development in employment and income have supported the continuous economic growth. FOMC notes that adjustments on future policy will depend on the outlook for both inflation and economic growth.

The article focuses on the employment data of the U.S. for June 2007. The data claims that payrolls have increased by 132,000, while the May-April payrolls have been revised up to a total of 75,000. The payroll composition also showed strength specially in construction, health care, restaurants, and amusements. The one-month employment diffusion index has also stayed put at 53.2 percent. Through these data, it is interpreted that the economy is chugging at the start of 2007's second half.

The article reports on the volume of help wanted advertisements in newspapers in the U.S. Measured by the help-wanted advertising index released on April 26, 2007, the March 2006 volume declined one point to 30 compared with 37 in 2005. It has been noted that eight of the nine regions in the country reported decreases in the volume over the previous three months, with biggest declines in the East South Central, South Atlantic, and East North Central regions.

The article reports on the sales performance of U.S. retailers as of November 2006. According to the Department of Commerce, total sales in the retail sector increased by one percent. IFR Markets expected an increase of 0.2 percent in retail sales and 0.3 percent rise in sales excluding automobiles. Sales from gasoline stations indicated 2.3 percent increase following a decline of 5.3 percent in November 2006.

The article reports on the net inflow of $321 million for municipal bond mutual funds in the U.S. in December 2006. The mutual fund category represents about 73 percent of all municipal bond funds. On the other hand, taxable bond funds had a $586 million net inflow. Moreover, weekly reporting equity funds had an outflow of $3.2 billion.

The article reports on the economic performance of the U.S. for 2006. As revealed by the Commerce Department, the economy expanded at a faster clip in preliminary third quarter date than in the advance view for the quarter, growing at a 2.2% rate. Real gross domestic product has increased faster compared to the third quarter's advance report of 1.6%, however, slower than the second quarter's 2.6% reading.

The article reports on the survey which declares that composite index of leading economic (LEI) indicators has declined to 2.0% in August 2006 in the U.S. According to Conference Board report, LEI decreased a revised 0.25 in July 2006 originally reported as a 0.1% decline. The coincident index rose to 0.1% after an unrevised 0.2% increase in July, while the lagging index was up 0.3% after a revised 0.2% decline in July, initially reported as a 0.1% dip.

The article reports on the tender rates for the Treasury Department of the U.S. The tender rates latest 92-day and 182-day discount bills were lower as the three-months incurred a 4.975 percent high rate down from 4.980 and as the six-months incurred a 4.975 percent high rate down from 5.030 percent. Statistics of the coupon equivalents, median bid and other economic indicators are provided.

The article reports the increase in new factory orders for manufactured goods and inventories in the U.S. in May 2006. According to the Department of Commerce, the level of all new manufacturing orders grew 1.2 percent to about $341.3 billion, excluding transportation. The 0.7 percent increase to $399 billion is said to be much larger than the projected increase by the IFR Market.

The article reports on increases in the composite index of leading economic indicators (LEI) in the United States as of January 2006. Economists surveyed by IFR BondData Americas had predicted the LEI would show a gain of 0.6 percent last month. Based on revised data, the index increased 0.3 percent in December and rose 0.9 percent in November.

Presents a chart depicting economic indicators in the U.S. as of October 11, 2005. Government securities prices; Municipal bond index.

Reports on the increase in the net inflow of municipal bond mutual funds in the bond market in the U.S.

This article reports that the New York general business conditions index for May slumped to its lowest level in two years, dropping to negative 11.1 from positive 3.1 in April, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Empire State Manufacturing survey. Economist polled by IFR BondData Americans predicted a reading of positive 11.0 for the current business conditions index. The May new orders index slumped to negative 7.1 from negative 1.2 in April, while shipments increased to positive 0.8 from negative 1.0 and unfilled orders declined to negative 17.3 from negative 8.2.

Presents charts depicting the projected economic indicators and government securities prices in the U.S.

Reports on the increase in the new factory orders for manufactured goods in the U.S.

Reports on the advice given by the Federal Reserve Board Governor Ben S. Bernanke to forecasters about the Federal interest rate actions in the U.S. Use of the economic indicators to analyze the actions; Complexity of the monetary policy actions of the Federal Open Market Committee; Link between the monetary policy and macroeconomic variables.

Presents a snapshot of the market for municipal bonds in the U.S. on October 14, 2004. Economic indicators; Government securities prices; Municipal bond index.

Focuses on the economic performance of New Jersey for 2003. Settlement of tobacco bonds; Amount of the state's competitive tax and revenue anticipation; Indication of economic recovery.

Presents economic indicators in the U.S. as of February 17. Industrial production; Capacity utilization; Empire State Manufacturing Index; Government securities prices; Municipal bond index.

Focuses on the increase of money market funds in the U.S. Total amount of net inflow; Implication of the fixed-income coupon payments for the net inflow; Amount of inflow coming from institutional investors; Statement of Connie Bugbee, editor of iMoneyNet's Money Fund Report; Efforts of institutional investors to take advantage of the yield offered by tax-free funds; Increase of taxable fund assets; Financial status of taxable fund yields.

Focuses on developments in municipal bond market in the U.S. Issuance of Connecticut on the general obligation bond; Factors contributing the decrease on stock market; Increase on the state-specific retail funds assets.

The article presents statistics regarding the economic condition in the U.S. including market indicators, securities and visible supply.

Several charts are presented depicting the economic performance of the U.S. in 2011 including the market indicators, securities prices, and municipal bond prices.

The article presents several market statistics in the U.S. including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields and U.S. securities prices.

The article presents statistics on the U.S. bond market in 2010 including market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and securities prices.

The article presents statistics on the U.S. municipal market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and securities prices as of June 30, 2010.

The article presents statistics on the municipal bond market of the U.S. as of June 2010 including its market indicators, short-term tax-exempt yields, and securities prices.

Several charts are presented depicting the market statistics in the U.S. including the market indicators, the U.S. securities prices, and the municipal market data general obligation yields.