Welcome, Guest Login | Signup | Portfolio | Bookmark | Contact
Markets

Symbol Name
Click for Symbol Help




S&P Says More Downgrades Possible In 2011 Muni Bond Markets

Wall Street Journal - Jan 24, 2011

State and local governments struggling with persistent budget gaps could push up volatility and interest rates in the state and municipal bond market in 2011, according to a report from Standard & Poor's Ratings Service.

At the same time, the ratings firm didn't forecast a significant increase in defaults, predicting the governments will be forced to make "difficult policy choices" to meet their obligations. Some could see their credit ratings downgraded if they are unable to maintain enough liquidity, the report said.

Many state and local governments are facing record budget deficits after tax revenue dropped off during the recession. Compounding that problem, economic growth during the current recovery has lagged the pace of past economic rebounds, stretching governments' reserves.

Some municipal governments will face "outright budget crises." Despite the risk to some governments, most S&P-rated state and local governments will remain "solidly" medium to high investment grade, the report said.

Read Full Article from Wall Street Journal

- Posted: 2011-01-24 10:21:24


 More Stock Investor Place Top Stories  
Anglo platinum arm sheds 14,000 jobs, risking unrest
Apple falls below $500
US retail sales rose 0.5 percent in December, led by autos, furniture and clothing sales
Recovery in U.S. Saving 8 Million Underwater Homeowners
Facebook shares rise in buildup to mystery event, earnings

 Stock Investor Place Top Stories Archive
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008















Featured Companies | My Place | News | Markets | Big Board | Blogs | Products & Services

Copyright 2024 Stock Investor Place Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Advertise