Private-sector employment increased by 179,000 in July, on a seasonally adjusted basis, ADP reported Wednesday.
In June, ADP says 176,000 jobs were added, compared to its initial estimate of 172,000 new jobs.
Economists surveyed by IFR Markets estimated a 170,000 ADP job gain projection for July.
"The forces of municipal fundamental and technical measures are setting up a reconciliation against higher UST yields," said Kim Olsan, senior vice president of municipal bond trading at FHN Financial.
The environmental clearance marks a regulatory milestone, but major funding shortfalls remain.
July will see $35.2 billion of redemptions, down 13% month-over-month but still 35% higher than 2024's monthly average of $27 billion, said Pat Luby, head of municipal strategy at CreditSights.
After the west abutment on the Rapidan Dam partially failed last week, it's up to the Blue Earth County board of commissioners to pursue repair or removal.
The Contra Costa County Office of Education gave West Contra Costa Unified School District until July 17 to pass a budget, or have the county office step in.
"With a nonexistent new-issue calendar and heavy dealer balance sheets, we expect the muni market to get a bit 'grabby' over the next few weeks," AllianceBernstein strategists said.
