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Municipal Bond Sales Cross $500 Billion Mark at Record Pace

Bloomberg Markets Friday 23 October 2026, 18:57 UTC By Aashna Shah and Amanda Albright 1 min read
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Municipal Bond Sales Cross $500 Billion Mark at Record Pace US states and local governments are selling debt at a record clip, borrowing more than $500 billion so far this year as the need for infrastructure and airport upgrades mounts. Municipal bond issuance is up almost 6% from the same period last year and is on pace to top $600 billion by year-end, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In 2025, bond sales crossed the threshold in early November.

Municipal Bond Sales Cross $500 Billion Mark at Record Pace US states and local governments are selling debt at a record clip, borrowing more than $500 billion so far this year as the need for infrastructure and airport upgrades mounts. Municipal bond issuance is up almost 6% from the same period last year and is on pace to top $600 billion by year-end, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In 2025, bond sales crossed the threshold in early November.
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