Muni Indexes Strengthened After Being Mixed Last Week

The weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was down four basis point from last week at 4.53% for the week ending July 24.

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The 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields went down seven basis points to 4.29%, the lowest since May 29th.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields fell seven basis points to 4.02%, the lowest since May 29th.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index, which measures 25-year revenue bond yields, lost eight basis points to 4.99%, the lowest since July 2nd.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note climbed six basis points to 2.52%, the highest since July 10th.

The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond inched up two basis points to 3.30%, the highest since July 10th.

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