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Little Rock, Arkansas-based Stephens Inc. consented to FINRA's findings without admitting or denying them.

President Trump's move to take over the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department by deploying the National Guard is spawning a request to Congress to establish a security fund that could also be used for infrastructure improvements.

The latest inflation report — the producer price index — threw a monkey wrench into expectations for a big rate cut next month, according to some economists, may put into question any easing in September.

The president's authority to withhold already appropriated federal funds has been the focus of dozens of lawsuits, including from cities and states.

The grants allow governments to scan their transportation assets for potential public-private partnerships.

The $137,500 fine for allegedly violating MSRB Rule G-27 was part of a $275,000 total fine imposed.

"The combination of stronger core and softer headline readings has left some traders struggling for direction," said Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com. "There is a reason to be both bullish and bearish depending on which CPI reading you wish to focus on."

A flagship program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the EV charging station initiative was slow to take off despite $5 billion of federal funds.

Both sides of the muni market would be affected by new tax schemes being weighed by states with growing populations and dwindling revenues, according to analysts.

"Nothing could delay a restructuring or a consensual deal [more] than the existing board was doing," said Assured Guaranty CEO Dominic Frederico of the Trump administration's removal of Puerto Rico oversight board members.