The Bond Buyer’s 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields increased three basis points this week, to 3.72%. It is at its highest level since Jan. 5, 2012 (eight weeks ago), when it was 3.83%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields rose four basis points this week, to 3.47%. This is its highest level since Jan. 5, 2012 (eight weeks ago), when it was 3.57%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, declined two basis points this week, to 4.73%. It is at its lowest level since Feb. 2, 2012 (four weeks ago), when it was 4.70%.
The Bond Buyer’s One-Year Note Index, which is based on one-year GO note yields, rose two basis points this week, to 0.25%, which is its highest level since Feb. 8, 2012 (three weeks ago), when it was also 0.25%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury’s 10-year note increased four basis points this week, to 2.03%. This is its highest level since Feb. 9, 2012 (three weeks ago), when it was 2.04%.
The yield on the Treasury’s 30-year bond gained two basis points this week, to 3.15%. This is its highest level since Feb. 9, 2012 (three weeks ago), when it was 3.19%.
Bond Buyer Indexes Mixed This Week
March 01, 2012, 3:49 p.m. EST 1 Min Read
