Word: sectoral
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Observers say Build America Bonds have lowered borrowing costs for states and other local governments. The bonds have renewed and expanded investor interest in the muni-bond sector. And by getting money into the hands of cash-strapped local governments, the bond program has saved or even boosted jobs, stimulating the economy. Many investors are already lobbying to extend the program, which is not expected to close until...
Many credit BABs with reviving the muni-bond sector. Since the program was announced in mid-February, muni-bond interest rates, which are what local governments have to pay to borrow, have fallen dramatically. The typical municipality is now paying 3.7% when they issue a bond, down from as high as 4.5% in January, before the BABs program was announced, according to Barclays Capital. Some of the drop in yields reflects the improvement in the economy in general, and the easing of the credit crunch. But muni-bond-market observers say BABs have played an important role as well...
...recession has hit small businesses particularly hard during this recession, and government bailout programs have yet to offer significant incentive programs aimed at propping up the battered sector. Although there are some provisions for small companies, "we're not seeing it," says Brennan. "We're always left...
...Small businesses generated 65% of the job growth between 1993 and 2008, and represent about half of the private-sector employment in the U.S., according to the Small Business Administration. "So they are going to be important for us to have a true recovery that includes job growth," says White...
...Brennan admits this is the worst he's seen the business environment, but remains optimistic the sector will rebound with or without a stimulus package...