The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields rose 13 basis points this week, to 5.08%. This is the highest level for the index since Dec. 16, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 5.15%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields also increased 13 basis points this week, to 4.84%, which is its highest level since Dec. 16, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 4.87%.
The Revenue Bond Index, which measures 30-year revenue bond yields, gained six basis points this week, to 5.44%. This is its highest level since Dec. 16, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 5.48%.
The Bond Buyer's One-Year Note Index rose four basis points this week, to 0.57%, which is its highest level since Dec. 8, 2010 (four weeks ago), when it was also 0.57%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note increased eight basis points this week, to 3.42%, which is its highest level since May 13, 2010 (34 weeks ago), when it was 3.55%.
The yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond gained 13 basis points this week, to 4.54%, which is its highest level since Dec. 16, 2010 (three weeks ago), when it was 4.56%.
Bond Buyer Indexes Up This Week
Published January 06, 2011, 3:43 p.m. EST
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