Aaron Weitzman currently covers a myriad of municipal topics on the sell side for The Bond Buyer. He is primarily responsible for covering the sell-side of the muni market, and often contributes to the daily coverage of the primary and secondary markets. Aaron also focuses in on bond insurance and underwriting businesses. Previously, he wrote for the fantasy sports website Rotoballer and covered the flooring industry for Hearst Business Media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh.
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Without a return of inflation, rate hikes are off the table, according to Charles Evans, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
July 17 -
S&P conducted its review of Assured Guaranty and views the firm's approach to writing business in current market conditions as well thought out and measured.
July 17 -
A handful of economic indicators offered no clarity about the economy, which appears to be improving marginally, but remains fragile.
July 16 -
Although economic activity increased, an uncertain outlook clouds the future.
July 15 -
COVID-19 has put large burdens on state and local coffers and new business for the municipal bond insurers, generally, has increased.
July 15 -
There were a few changes in the top municipal bond counsel rankings, with the only spots staying the same numbers one and 10.
July 15 -
Uncertainty makes downside risks prevalent, and the Fed will need to be accommodative when the crisis ends, according to Lael Brainard.
July 14 -
The chance of the Federal Reserve using yield curve control is probably much higher than the market currently anticipates.
July 13 -
Some are underestimating the recovery, but challenges continue, analysts say.
July 10 -
While claims are dropping slowly, levels remain higher than before the pandemic and could go up, according to analysts.
July 9