Muni Bond Indexes Are Mixed for Week Ended April 16

For the week ended April 16, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, increased one basis point to 4.23% from 4.22% in the week ended April 9.

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The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields fell four basis points to 3.45%, from 3.49% from the previous week. It is at its lowest level since January 29, when it stood at 3.36%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields was also four basis points lower, to 3.30%, from 3.34% in the week ended April 9. It is at its lowest level since Jan. 29, when it stood at 3.21%.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index was unchanged from 4.18% from the previous week and for the third week in a row. It is at its highest level in two weeks when it stood at 4.19%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note dropped seven basis points to 1.89% from 1.96%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond declined three basis points to 2.57% from 2.60% in the week prior.

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