For the week ended April 30, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, increased four basis points to 4.30% from 4.26% from the previous week.
The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation was up 10 basis points to 3.62%, from 3.52% from the week ended April 23. It is at its highest level since March 12, when it also stood at 3.62%.
The 11-Bond GO Index of higher-grade 20-year GO yields was ten basis points higher as well to 3.47%, from 3.37% from the prior week. It matched its highest level in seven weeks.
The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index rose nine basis points to 4.31%, from 4.22% from the week ended April 23. It is at its highest level since March 12, when it stood at 4.31%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note gained nine basis points to 2.04% from 1.95%, while the yield on the Treasury's 30-year bond was up 12 basis points to 2.75% from 2.63% in the week prior.
