Bond Buyer indexes mostly weaken in period ended Aug. 17

In the week ended Aug. 17, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index was steady at 4.01% from the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields rose five basis points to 3.57% from 3.52% the prior week. It is at its highest level since July 13, when it was at 3.61%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GO was five basis points higher to 3.08% from 3.03% the previous week. It is at its highest level since six weeks ago, when it was at 3.12%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index was up five basis points to 3.78% from 3.73% last week. It is at its highest level since June 1, when it was at 3.79%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note was one basis point lower to 2.20% from 2.21%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year was unchanged from 2.78% in the prior week.

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