In the week ended Jan. 10, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, inched up to 4.08% from 4.07% last week.
The Bond Buyer's 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields jumped 11 basis points to 4.20% from 4.09% in the previous week. It is at its highest level since Nov. 29, when it was at 4.22%.
The 11-bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GOs rose 11 basis points to 3.69% from 3.58% in the previous week. It is at its highest level since six weeks ago, when it was 3.73%.
The Bond Buyer's Revenue Bond Index was also 11 basis points higher to 4.67% from 4.56% the week before. It is at its highest level since Nov. 29, when it was at 4.68%.
The yield on the U.S. Treasury's 10-year note increased to 2.74% from 2.56%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury grew to 3.05% from 2.92%.
