General

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 14, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.055 3.072 -1.7

2-year TB 3.000 3.026 -2.6

3-year TB 2.889 2.918 -2.9

10-year TB 2.945 2.974 -2.9

2-year MSB 2.951 2.976 -2.5

3-year CB (AA-) 3.373 3.395 -2.2

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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