General

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Jul. 31, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.151 3.155 -0.4

2-year TB 3.075 3.076 -0.1

3-year TB 3.000 2.994 +0.6

10-year TB 3.053 3.052 +0.1

2-year MSB 3.059 3.060 -0.1

3-year CB (AA-) 3.454 3.451 +0.3

Source: Yonhap News Agency

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 31)

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