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Hurricane Milton losses may lead Florida to issue more CAT fund bonds: Moody’s
Fitch Ratings Director Tammy Gamerman said the long-term increase in frequency and intensity of hurricanes could hinder Florida’s economic growth. Hurricane Milton caused more damage that will require reimbursement from the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund than Hurricane Helene did, and Moody’s Ratings believes the state may need to sell bonds to replenish the fund in…
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Starmer vows tough reforms and seeks to calm markets
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sought to reassure nervous markets that his government will not become addicted to tax and spend after this week’s Budget, as he promised to carry out tough reforms…
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Markets prepare for volatility amid election, Fed action and scant bond supply
<img src=”https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/20096840/thumbnail” width=”100%” alt=”chart visualization” /> Municipals were little changed Friday ahead of a week of virtually no supply as all eyes turn to the election and macroeconomic policy. U.S. Treasury yields rose and equities ended up after a weaker-than-expected jobs report. The employment report underwhelmed, with just 12,000 jobs added in October, but observers…
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Dominion Energy is discussing small nuclear reactors with other tech companies after Amazon agreement
In this article D Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Dominion coal burning power plant is seen in Saint Paul, Virginia on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Community leaders in Southwestern Virginia are giving serious consideration to the idea of utilizing formerly mined coal sites to house small modular nuclear reactors. Mike Belleme | The…
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$2 billion marina development aims to turn Fort Lauderdale into ‘mini Monaco’
Renderings of plans for a new development at the Bahia Mar marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Courtesy: ArX Creative A team of developers including Related Group is launching a $2 billion development at the largest marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aiming to create a “mini Monaco,” according to executives. The new development at the Bahia…
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How the election will impact the muni market
Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. The election is fast approaching and many economic and tax policies are at stake under the guidance of a new president and changes in Congress. Vice President Harris and former President Trump’s only debate, on Sept. 10, largely ignored discussions on economic…
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Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Barclays’ chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan has defended Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget, arguing the UK chancellor had done an “admirable job” of balancing spending, borrowing and taxation despite a backlash from company bosses about the increased…
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Municipals outperform USTs to close out volatile month
Munis were little changed in the last session of the month and few deals of size priced, while muni mutual funds saw inflows overall but high-yield saw the first outflows since mid-April. U.S. Treasuries were mixed and equities saw losses. “The final session of October concludes what has been an upwardly trending curve all month…
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Halloween kicks off a season of home insurance risks. Here’s what homeowners need to know
Solstock | E+ | Getty Images Halloween trick-or-treaters and jack-o-lanterns can be downright scary — for your homeowners insurance policy. There is a 14% jump in homeowners insurance claims on Halloween compared to other days of the year, according to Travelers Insurance. Theft on premises claims jump 46%. Trips or falls, thefts, fire and pet-related accidents…
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UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
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Munis ignore UST weakness after GDP report, focus on primary
Municipals were steady to slightly firmer in spots as the market absorbed the last day of sizable supply ahead of the presidential election, which included two billion-dollar-plus pricings. U.S. Treasury yields rose 10-years and in and equities ended down as the markets digested the latest economic growth data and expectations for the Fed’s next moves.…
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Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?
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Chicago Mayor proposes property tax increase to close budget gap
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks at the Democratic National Convention earlier this year. Johnson on Wednesday unveiled his fiscal year 2025 budget proposal.Bloomberg News Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday proposed a $17.3 billion fiscal 2025 budget that calls for a $300 million property tax increase, a move that reverses a campaign promise but avoids…
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Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up
Signed contracts to buy existing homes in September jumped a surprising 7.4% compared with August, according to the National Association of Realtors. Analysts had been expecting about a 1% gain. These so-called “pending” sales were at the highest level since March and 2.6% higher than September of last year. Since pending sales are based on…
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Reeves announces £40bn tax increase in UK Budget
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Electric Power: The 10 largest issuers of 1H
Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. The 10 largest issuers of electric power issuance in the first half of 2024 accounted for $8.224 billion. The 10 top was led by the Southern California Public Power Authority with $1.423 billion in five deals, followed by the Los Angeles Department…
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UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
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Hefty, diverse slate of credits price into weaker market
Secondary trading showed a weaker tone Tuesday but the focus shifted to the primary as a large slate of new issues along the credit spectrum were priced, while U.S. Treasuries improved and equities closed the session mixed. The primary was led by two large California issues, including the state’s competitive sale of tax-exempt and taxable…
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Watch live as CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam speaks at DC Fintech Week
[The stream is slated to start at 9:05 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Rostin Behnam, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is speaking at DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning. The agency is in a critical period: The CFTC…
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Buying a home is ‘a way to increase your net worth over time,’ top-ranked advisor says
Nazar_ab | E+ | Getty Images For most people, buying a home will be the biggest financial transaction they will make. It’s also generally considered a path to build wealth and increase your net worth, financial experts say. In the second quarter of 2024, U.S. homeowners with mortgages had a net homeowner equity of over…
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