Bond Buyer Indexes Start February Mixed

The weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was unchanged this week, at 4.89% for the week ending Feb. 6.

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Bond Buyer Indexes

The 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields fell two basis points this week, to 4.46%. The index is at its lowest level since July 3, 2013 (31 weeks ago), when it was 4.39%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields was unchanged at 4.17%, which is its lowest level since July 3, 2013, when it was 4.16%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, gained two basis points this week, to 5.32%, the highest level since January 16.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note gained one basis point this week to 2.71%, the first jump since the week ending Dec. 26.

The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond edged up two basis points this week, to 3.67%, the first gain since the week ending Dec. 26.


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