Most BB yield indexes drop

Bonds

In the week ended April 11, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, was unchanged from 3.88% the previous week.

The Bond Buyer’s 20-Bond GO Index of 20-year general obligation yields lowered three basis points to 3.85% from 3.88% the week before. It is at its lowest level since March 28, when it was at 3.79%.

The 11-bond GO Index of higher-grade 11-year GOs decreased three basis points to 3.36% from 3.39% in the previous week. It is at its lowest level since March 28, when it was at 3.30%.

The Bond Buyer’s Revenue Bond Index dropped three basis points to 4.32% from 4.35% the week before. It is at its lowest level since two weeks ago, when it was at 4.26%.

The yield on the U.S. Treasury’s 10-year note was flat at 2.51%, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury inched up to 2.94% from 2.92%.

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