BB index yields increase

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, inched up to 4.26% from 4.25% the week before.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields was three basis points higher to 4.33% from 4.30% the previous week. It is at its highest level since Oct. 18, when it was at 4.35%.

The 11-bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GOs increased three basis points to 3.82% from 3.79% the previous week. It is at its highest level in two weeks.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index gained two basis points to 4.82% from 4.80% last week. It is at its highest level since Oct. 18, when it was at 4.86%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note was steady at 3.14%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury inched up to 3.38% from 3.35%.

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