Most BB yields inch higher

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, rose to 3.89% from 3.88% the week before.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields inched up one basis point to 3.86% from 3.85% the week before. It is at its highest level since April 4, when it was at 3.88%.

The 11-bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GOs was unchanged from 3.36% the previous week. It is at its lowest level since March 28, when it was at 3.30%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index rose one basis point to 4.33% from 4.32% the week before. It is at its highest level since two weeks ago, when it was at 4.35%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note was higher to 2.56% from 2.51%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury increased to 2.96% from 2.94%.

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