The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields rose one basis point this week, to 3.84%, but remained below the 3.89% level from two weeks ago.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields increased two basis points this week, to 3.59%, but still fell below the 3.63% level from two weeks ago.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, gained one basis point this week, to 4.59%. That was still below its 4.63% level from two weeks ago.
The Bond Buyer's One-Year Note Index rose one basis point this week, to 0.44%, but still remained below its 0.46% level from two weeks ago.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note declined four basis points this week, to 2.52%. This is the lowest the yield has been since Aug. 26, 2010 (five weeks ago), when it was 2.50%.
The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond fell five basis points this week, to 3.69%, which is its lowest level since Aug. 26, 2010 (five weeks ago), when it was 3.53%.
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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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