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<div style="color: #333;">Why Economists Think Higher Bond Yields Are Here to Stay</div>
The WSJ quarterly survey reveals that forecasters think inflation, Federal Reserve rate increases and debt will keep borrowing costs higher for longer. Read more: WSJ.com: Markets
Municipal Bond Trends for October 13, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 12, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 9, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
Municipal Bond Trends for October 8, 2026
The interest rate table above illustrates recent changes in a sample of AA rated bond trades reported to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA® system. Every issuer's credit is different, and other financing sources may be available. To obtain comprehensive…
<div style="color: #333;">By the numbers: How much Wichita, USD 259 has missed in property tax revenue due to incentives</div>
The most-used incentive program for commercial development in the Wichita region is industrial revenue bonds, which are meant to encourage business expansion, retention and job creation. The Wichita area is one of the top regions in Kansas for approved property…
<div style="color: #333;">Wichita to review incentive strategy after years of frustration with projects</div>
Wichita is preparing to rethink its incentive strategies as a new city manager takes the helm and past missteps has led to frustration. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">Understanding Wichita’s current incentive programs and how they work</div>
Wichita is reviewing its economic development incentives programs. This is an explainer of the current policies, including industrial revenue bonds and tax increment financing. Read more: Wichita Business Journal
<div style="color: #333;">10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2002 as global bond rout gathers pace</div>
Treasury yields fell on Thursday, giving back some of the recent gains that propelled longer-dated rates to levels not seen in decades. The 10-year Treasury yield breached a level last seen in April 2002, before easing 5 basis points to…
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