Bond Buyer Indexes Narrowly Weaken

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, decreased one basis point to 4.19% from 4.20% from the previous week.

Bond Buyer Indexes

The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields jumped 11 basis points to 3.83% from 3.72% from the prior week. It is at its highest level since Dec. 22 2016, when it was at 3.83%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields rose 10 basis points higher to 3.35% from 3.25% from the previous week. It is at its highest level in five weeks, when it was at 3.36%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index vaulted 11 basis points up to 3.96% from 3.83% from last week. It is at its highest level since Dec. 22 2016, when it was at 3.96%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note was 11 basis points higher to 2.47% from 2.36%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond increased eight basis points to 3.04% from 2.96% the prior week.

 

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