The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields increased five basis points this week, to 4.12%. This is its highest level since Oct. 27, 2011 (five weeks ago), when it was also 4.12%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields gained four basis points this week, to 3.85%, which is its highest level since Oct. 27, 2011 (five weeks ago), when it was also 3.85%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, rose three basis points this week, to 5.09%. It is back at the same level where it was two weeks ago.
The Bond Buyer's One-Year Note Index declined two basis points this week, to 0.29%, which is its lowest level since Nov. 2, 2011 (four weeks ago), when it was also 0.29%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note increased 17 basis points this week, to 2.11%. It is at its highest level since Oct. 27, 2011 (five weeks ago), when it was 2.40%.
The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond gained 21 basis points this week, to 3.12%, which is its highest level since Oct. 27, 2011 (five weeks ago), when it was 3.45%.
The weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, increased two basis points this week, to 5.03%. This is the highest weekly average for the yield to maturity since the week ended Sept. 8, 2011 (12 weeks ago), when it was also 5.03%.
