The Bond Buyer’s 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields declined five basis points this week, to 3.81%. It is at its lowest level since March 1, 2012 (nine weeks ago), when it was 3.72%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields dropped six basis points this week, to 3.59%. This is its lowest level since March 1, 2012 (nine weeks ago), when it was 3.47%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, fell one basis point this week, to 4.77%. It is at its lowest level since March 8, 2012 (eight weeks ago), when it was 4.76%.
The Bond Buyer’s One-Year Note Index, which is based on one-year GO note yields, increased one basis point this week, to 0.27%. This is its highest level since Jan. 4, 2012 (17 weeks ago), when it was 0.28%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury’s 10-year note declined three basis points this week, to 1.93%. It is at its lowest level since Feb. 2, 2012 (13 weeks ago), when it was 1.83%.
The yield on the Treasury’s 30-year bond dropped one basis point this week, to 3.12%, which is the same level as two weeks ago.
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