Bond Buyer indexes mixed in period ended Aug. 10

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices fell one basis point to 4.01% from the previous week's 4.02%.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields increased two basis points to 3.52% from 3.50% the prior week. It is at its highest level since July 27, when it was at 3.52%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GO was two basis points higher to 3.03% from 3.01% the previous week. It is at its highest level since three weeks ago, when it was at 3.03%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index was up three basis points to 3.73% from 3.70% last week. It is at its highest level since July 13, when it was at 3.77%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note was two basis points lower to 2.21% from 2.23%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond decreased three basis points to 2.78% from 2.81% in the prior week.

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