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Bond Buyer indexes weaken in week ended Dec. 21

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, increased to 3.93% from 3.91% last week.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields gained 15 basis points to 3.56% from 3.41% in the previous week. It is at its highest level since Nov. 30, when it was at 3.59%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GO was 15 basis points higher to 3.06% from 2.91% the previous week. It is at its highest level since three weeks ago, when it was at 3.09%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index jumped 15 basis points to 4.04% from 3.89% last week. It is at its highest level since Nov. 30, when it was at 4.04%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note increased to 2.49% from 2.35% in the previous week, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year jumped to 2.84% from 2.71% in the prior week.

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