For the week ended Feb. 19, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, jumped five basis points to 4.26% from 4.21%.
The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields increased two basis points to 3.62% from 3.60% the previous week. It is at its highest level since Dec. 24, when it was 3.65%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields was also up two basis points to 3.47% from 3.45% the week ended Feb. 19. It is at its highest level in seven weeks.
The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index rose five basis points to 4.28% from 4.23% in the previous week. It is at its highest level since Dec. 31, when it was 4.39%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note elevated 12 basis points to 2.11% from 1.99%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond was 15 basis points higher to 2.73% from 2.58% in the week prior.
