The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields rose nine basis points this week, to 4.37%. This is the highest level for the index since April 29, 2010 (six weeks ago), when it was also 4.37%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields gained eight basis points this week, to 4.09%, which is its highest level since April 22, 2010 (seven weeks ago), when it was 4.10%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, increased one basis point this week, to 4.82%. But it remained below its 4.84% level from two weeks ago.
The Bond Buyer's One-Year Note Index rose five basis points this week, to 0.52%, which is its highest level since May 12, 2010 (four weeks ago), when it was also 0.52%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note declined seven basis points this week, to 3.32%, which is its lowest level since May 20, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 3.26%.
The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond declined five basis points this week, to 4.24%, which is its lowest level since May 20, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 4.14%.
