February 21, 2024

S. Korean Bond Yields on Feb. 21, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.486 3.474 +1.2

2-year TB 3.474 3.471 +0.3

3-year TB 3.402 3.405 -0.3

10-year TB 3.474 3.489 -1.5

2-year MSB 3.463 3.461 +0.2

3-year CB (AA-) 4.090 4.105 -1.5

91-day CD 3.700 3.690 +1.0

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