General

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 12, 2024

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.086 3.092 -0.6

2-year TB 3.040 3.034 +0.6

3-year TB 2.950 2.941 +0.9

10-year TB 3.003 3.012 -0.9

2-year MSB 2.999 2.990 +0.9

3-year CB (AA-) 3.423 3.409 +1.4

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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