The Empire State Manufacturing Survey was up slightly as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday, as the general business conditions index climbed to negative 14.67 in September from negative 14.92 in August.
Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected the index would be negative 1.0.
The new-issue calendar rises to $9.175 billion next week, with $6.089 billion of negotiated deals coming to market and $3.086 billion of competitive deals on tap.
The private-activity bonds funding LAX's automated people mover project have been downgraded to junk by Fitch amid delays and disagreements with the private developer. But Fitch affirmed the airport's AA rating.
The Illinois state comptroller reported a 55% year-over-year increase in the general revenue fund cash balance as her office closed fiscal 2024.
Some PREPA bond parties suggest the bonds should paid in full, while the board is offering around 4% to those who haven't accepted a settlement.
The issuance is expected to generate strong interest in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.
Between two state measures and one regional, California starts with $40 billion of GO bonds on the November ballot, before any other local measures are tallied.
