General

S. Korean Bond Yields on Aug. 2, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.124 3.137 -1.3

2-year TB 3.041 3.061 -2.0

3-year TB 2.939 2.976 -3.7

10-year TB 2.976 3.010 -3.4

2-year MSB 3.004 3.043 -3.9

3-year CB (AA-) 3.394 3.431 -3.7

91-day CD 3.480 3.490 -1.0

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