The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields was unchanged this week, at 4.28%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields rose one basis point this week, to 4.01%, which is its highest level since May 13, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 4.04%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, declined three basis points this week, to 4.81%. This is the lowest the index has been since Oct. 8, 2009 (34 weeks ago), when it was 4.69%.
The Bond Buyer's One-Year Note Index declined four basis points this week, to 0.47%, which is its lowest level since March 31, 2010 (nine weeks ago), when it was 0.43%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note increased four basis points this week, to 3.39%, which is its highest level since May 13, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 3.55%.
The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond also rose four basis points this week, to 4.29%. This is its highest level since May 13, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 4.45%.
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The market has seen a trend of "happy endings to each week, disappointing Mondays," according to James Pruskowski, managing director at Hennion & Walsh.
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"We're going to have some weak days, we're going to have some stronger days, maybe they wash out against each other," said Kim Olsan, senior fixed income portfolio manager at NewSquare Capital.
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They are seeking legislation on transportation, water and other topics.
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A major multiple-amended housing bill that is expected to expand the use of private activity bonds passes the House and bounces back to the Senate, but obstacles remain over provisions regulating institutional investors.
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The former Massachusetts congressman "was a true champion for the municipal bond market," GFOA's Emily Brock said.
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The Trump administration took over the Penn Station renovation a year ago, accusing the MTA of mismanagement.
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