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The article offers information on a discussion paper issued by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee regarding the tax reform associated with the economic and community development. It mentions that the paper contains several tax reform options including reversing tax exemption for governmental and private-activity municipal bonds, restoration of tax-exempts bonds with direct-pay and traditional tax-credit bonds and capping the tax exemption value.

The article describes the major risks that can worsen the effects of a future fiscal crisis in the U.S. Topics discussed include slow U.S. economic growth and its relation to a liquidity rule obliging major banks to keep high quality liquid assets, fiscal risks expanding to nonbanks associated with banking activities like peer-to-peer lending, and rising taxpayer risk caused by present federal laws.

The article discusses a December 22, 2014 report from Moody's Investors Service stating that outstanding volume of asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) issued by U.S. conduits has risen for the first time since 2007, totaling 213.8 billion U.S. dollars as of September 2014, a 1.3 percent rise. Topics include the rise attributable to several catalysts, such as brisker economic growth and greater regulatory certainty. Also mentioned is the U.S. Federal Reserve yet to capture ABCP rising volume.

The article reports that collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in the U.S. are expected to reach 2007 levels of 92.8 billion dollars, after quadrupling to more than 55 billion dollars in 2012 from its position in 2011. According to several financial analysts, demand for Triple-A paper has to be tighter for growth to continue in 2013.

The article offers information related to credit union. It provides information on the National Association of State Chartered Credit Union Supervisors' (NASCUS) white paper which included many solutions to capital instruments. It presents the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report statement regarding the impact of their three alternative capital instruments and arrangements.

The article offers information on the opening of the municipal bond market against the stronger-than-expected economic flow and weak treasuries. It informs the yield on municipal bonds by the U.S. Treasury Department has increased due to increase in gross domestic product and decline of unemployment claims. It presents the statistics of the treasury yield for several financial firms which include Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Ramirez & Co., Inc., and Moody's Investor Services Corp.

The article reports on the developments related to credit unions in the U.S. in 2008. Public Service Credit Union Financial Services (PSCU-FS) Inc. announces that any credit union with 24 months or less remaining on a contract with another vendor can sign a letter of intent to move the program over to the cooperative and gain the company's relationship price discounts. PSCU-FS will launch the electronic-statement program this summer 2008 to allow members select paper or electronic transaction.

The article reports on business activity in the United States, according to economic reports from all 12 Federal Reserve districts. The reports show that business activity continued to expand from June through mid-July 2006. However, half the districts reported a decline in the overall rate of economic growth.

The article reports on the growth of the Chicago Fed National Activity Index for June 2006. The index was positive .034 up from an upwardly revised negative 0.14 reading in May. The three-month moving average (CFNAI-MA3) remained at 0.11 in June. The article suggests that the national economic growth was above its historical trend as shown by the positive reading for the CFNAI-MA3.

In this article, the author discusses the economic outlook for recovery in the U.S. He contends that the country's economic growth was supported by rapid increases in consumption and housing, which resulted to an extended surge of global credit. He notes that financial intermediaries were exposed by generally inadequate compensation for risk and increased leverage. He outlines several efforts made by the Federal Reserve to ease credit conditions and support the broader economy.

The overall economy grew for the ninety-ninth straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Friday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article addresses the 2008 economic stimulus legislation on 2007 returns in the U.S. It notes that the impact of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, signed by President George W. Bush on February 13, 2008, will be mostly on lower-income individuals. It notes that this has created further issues for tax professionals to consider with their clients. It also adds that some clients consider amended returns to engage the requirements for rebate checks based on 2007 tax returns.

The article reports on the economic activity of the municipal market bonds in the U.S. It was stated that the municipal market remains unchanged as federal funds rate remains at 5.2 percent and $1.7 billion of general obligation bonds. Moreover, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said that for the first half of 2007, the economic growth was moderate and credit conditions for some households and businesses have become tighter.

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer said on Friday the central bank looked most likely to raise interest rates in June or September, although economic developments might warrant different timing for liftoff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the efforts made by major monetary regulators to keep pace with rapid recovery of the U.S economy. It states that the Federal Reserve System is planning to slow its quantitative easing program to keep pace with increasing strength of U.S bond market. It also reflects on the views of Federal Open Market Committee's members who states that further strengthening of economy will affect the purchasing of assets.

The article reflects on the overall growth of economy in the U.S. for the fifty-fifth straight time and expansion of the manufacturing sector for the seventh consecutive month in November 2013, as announced by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). As per the ISM's monthly report on business, the ISM index dipped to 57 in December from 57.3 in November. It adds that economists polled by information services firm Thomson Reuters Corp. have made a prediction that the index would fall to 57.0.

The article reports that according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), though the U.S. economy grew for the 37th straight time in June 2012, performance of the country's construction sector declined.

The article examines the consumer confidence index of the U.S. for the August 2009 period. The Conference Board reports the index's increase from 47.4 in July 2009 to 54.1 in the August 2009 period. The Board also notes increase in the present situation index from 23.3 to 24.9. Moreover, the expectations index raises to 73.5 from the 63.4 index recorded in July 2009.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the previous articles including "Regulators Seek Ways to Mitigate Corporate Burden" in the February 23, 2009 issue and "NCUA Asks Glendale to Take Down Ad" in the March 2, 2009 issue, and a discussion regarding credit union's growth.

The article offers information on the net inflow of weekly reporting municipal bond mutual funds in the U.S. It reveals that weekly reporting bond funds presented a net inflow of $461 million in the period ending in June 25, 2008, which indicated an increased from a $374 million inflow. The weekly reporting equity funds also showed an outflow of $13.5 billion.

Reports on the launch of search by Southwestern Illinois Development Authority for executive director after canceling its contract with director Joe Behnken.

Presents charts depicting the market statistics of different industries for March and April 2005 in the U.S. Market indicators; Short-term tax-exempt yields; Securities prices.

The article presents several statistics on economic developments of bonds and stocks in the U.S. including municipal bond index, municipal bond prices and brokerage stocks ranked by performance in the country.

Several charts are presented that show the different economic activities in the U.S. including market indicators, securities prices, and municipal market data general obligation yields.

The article reports on the decline of the U.S. private-activity bond (PAB) allocations for the second consecutive year, according to a 2007 survey. The District of Columbia carried forward a total of $16.5 billion unused volume cap towards 2008. This could be attributed to higher issuance of industrial development bonds and high demand for housing bonds. Surveys show that the overall issuance of PABs increased by $2.8 billion in 2007 to a total of $28.2 billion.

Presents indexes depicting bond market statistics in the U.S. Market indicators; Short-term tax-exempt yields; U.S. securities prices; Municipal market data general obligation yields; Visible supply declines.

The overall economy grew for the 105th straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Thursday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Information about several topics discussed at a conference organized by the National Mortgage News Best Practices is presented. Topics include mortgage servicers, guidelines and strategies for them and the development of technology. The conference was attended by several notable people including Traci Luckhaupt, vice president at the company Fifth Third Bank, Kirk Gerling, senior vice president at Carrington Mortgage Services LLC and Dominic Baglio, vice president at Green Tree Servicing LLC.

The article offers news briefs related to marketing in the U.S. According to the author, David Flannery has been appointed by the Deutsche Bank to head the leveraged debt capital markets group in the Americas. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley has cut its management which include individuals in its global leveraged finance group. On the other hand, Japanese investment bank Nomura has formed a mezzanine fund to raised its European private equity exposure.

The overall economy grew for the ninety-seventh straight time, the Institute for Supply Management reported Monday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article analyzes the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve in the effort to boost the economy. It highlights the move by the agency to extend the use of quantitative easing and low interest rates. Some liquidity-strengthening options are suggested, including contingent liquidity facility and liquidity support to longer-term business loans. Also discussed is the agency's loan guarantee program for banks.

The article reports a decrease in municipal bonds trading in Middle West due to an increase in interest rates and lagging economic growth. It mentions that there has been a decline in trading by 12 percent during the first half of 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. Issues regarding the steps taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve to taper bond buying are also discussed. A chart depicting the trade of municipal bonds in several states of the U.S. is presented.

The article reports on the economic stability of various states in the U.S. including Iowa, Nebraska and the North and South Dakotas. It states that these states have endured economic downturns through their competitive commodity prices. According to a report by Moody's Investors Service, municipalities of theses states are able to outdid financial crisis with greater growth. It suggests that the relevant stability projected by the states is contributed by the ability of issuers.

The author reflects on the results of the Grant Study and relate them to the economic condition of the U.S. in 2009. She shares that the study suggests that people tend to remember more pleasant images than distressing ones as they grow older. She contemplates that people should think of the positive side of the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009 for them to realize their mistake as well as consider every potential risk entailing the recession.

The article reports economic and business developments worldwide as of mid-December 2015. Also cited are the separate reports from the "New York Times" and the "Wall Street Journal" on the positive developments in the U.S. job market and economy, the move by the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce a key interest rate to a historic low, and the operational issues confronting Brazilian bank BTG Pactual.

The article reports economic developments in the U.S. According to Eric S. Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the overall economy is at risk of a more significant downturn from the continued decline in residential investment. Charles I. Plosser, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, also said that the subprime mortgage crisis left markets struggling to reasses the risks of such assets in order to determine an appropriate price.

The article reports on the continuous growth of the manufacturing sector of the U.S. in 2007. As seen last April 2007, overall durable goods orders have reportedly risen by 0.6 percent while ex-transportation orders have posted a 1.5 percent of increase. Taking as a support is the 126 new orders received by Boeing Co. for commercial aircraft. These data were recorded as the fifth gain in overall orders in the last six months.

The article reports on the fast development of the merger and acquisition business in Asia and the significance it will bring to the banking industry in the U.S. It was forecasted that the Asia-Pacific region will account for 45 percent of the world's gross domestic product in 2015. It was stated that China's strong economic growth will continue to attract foreign banks.

Cites the decline in "The Bond Buyer" newspaper's revenue bond index as of March 12, 2004. Decline in the municipal bond index; Developments related to economic conditions in the U.S.; Factors affecting the bond market.

Reports that Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has laid out his budget plans for 2005. Outline of a bond package designed to spur economic development; Funds for transportation; Investments.

Presents views of several financial advisers on the impact of economic and political crises on financial planning in the U.S. Concerns of customers on asset allocations; Effects of political issues on investment decisions; Appropriation of tactical allocation changes.

The article presents the author's views on the relationship between the U.S. government and the banking system as of September 25, 2015, highlighting postal banking. Banks reportedly serve as the economy's central machinery with its transactions which foster economic development. Also examined are policymakers for the democratization of credit, the concept of modern postal banking, and the success of Germany and Japan in using postal banking.

The article informs that James Bullard, president of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, said that the government is not going to to postpone an interest-rate increase beyond midyear, as economic growth is leading and unemployment has decreased. Bullard said that unemployment can decrease below 5% by the third quarter by stating that both policy makers and private economists have been pessimistic in their forecasts for joblessness.

The article discusses investing strategies amidst the strong dollar as of early 2015 as shown in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY). According to investment advisory firm Cleary Gull's Brian Andrew, the strength of the dollar will continue in the long term due to such factors as high U.S. economic growth and interest rates. Also cited is the comment by RegentAtlantic Capital's Chris Cordaro about the equities market and Kathy Jones of Schwab Center for Financial Research in the fixed-income sector.

Tennessee has $5.9 billion in outstanding debt, and reduced its GO bonds by $175 million, state comptroller Justin Wilson said in the state's semi-annual debt report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the report "Missed Opportunities: The Consequences of State Decisions Not To Expand Medicaid" released by the White House Council ofEconomic Advisors as of 2014. It noted the impact of the rejection of the Medicaid on losing the economic development in the U.S. Topics discussed include decrease in demand for the Medicaid related goods and services over the long term, decline in federal aid through 2016 and reliance on the data compiled by the Congressional Budget Office.

The article focuses on the statement of William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who states that harsh weather may slowdown growth during the first quarter of 2014, but it won't harm the economy enough to merit slowing the tapering of bond purchases in the U.S. It further highlights that country's policy makers are busy in determining whether recent economic weakness originate from harsh weather or fundamental obstacles to growth.

The article reports on the expansion of economic activity in the U.S. as what indicated by the Federal Reserve districts.

The article reports on a prediction made by Sandra Pianalto, president of Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, according to which there will be a moderate economic growth in the U.S. in 2011.

The article reports on the high economic growth expectations in the U.S. as surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics.