In October 2011, bond yields recovered slightly from their record lows in September. Yields on 10-year paper rose from 1.71% to 2.47% on municipal bonds and from 1.90% to 2.13% on Treasury notes. Yields on 30-year securities rose from 3.51% to 3.69% on municipal bonds and from 2.98% to 3.13% on Treasuries.
Source: Bloomberg (www.bloomberg.com)
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