For the seven day
period ended October 1, 2026, the 20th-year triple-A Municipal Market Data Index (MMD)
was 4.82% compared to 4.78% for the prior week. On the same date,
the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury Bond was 5.24% compared to
5.18%
for
the prior week.
This weeks economic releases included the ISM Manufacturing Index
which was 54.5 in September compared to 54.6 in August. An ISM
reading above 50 signals expansion. Also released was the Employment
Situation Report which indicated that only 29,000 jobs were created. The
Gross Domestic Product 3rd estimate for the second quarter of 2026 was
released and indicated an annual growth rate of 2.2%. Also see
Economic Indicators
and Rate Graphs. [10/02/2026]
