Muni Bond Indexes Mixed for Week Ended June 11

For the week ended June 11, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, increased five basis points to 4.47% from 4.42% from the previous week.

Bond Buyer Indexes

The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation rose six basis points higher to 3.87% from 3.81% for the week ended June 4. It is at its highest level since Nov. 25, when it stood at 3.94%.

The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields fell 20 basis points to 3.46% from 3.66% from the prior week. It is at its lowest level in nine weeks.

The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index plummeted 27 basis points to 4.28%, from 4.55% from the week ended June 4. It is at its lowest level since April 23, when it stood at 4.22%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note climbed eight basis points to 2.39% from 2.31%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond was up eight basis points to 3.11% from 3.03% the week beforehand.

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