July 30, 2024

Over 60 pct of seniors economically active: data

More than 60 percent of senior citizens in South Korea were engaged in economic activities this year, data showed Tuesday.

Of the country’s 15.98 million people aged 55-79, 60.6 percent were economically active as of May, up 0.4 percentage point fro…

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Jul. 30, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.155 3.156 -0.1

2-year TB 3.068 3.057 +1.1

3-year TB 2.988 2.978 +1.0

10-year TB 3.048 3.046 +0.2

2-year MSB 3.052 3.040 +1.2

3-year CB (AA-) 3.443 3.434 +0.9

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Source: Yonhap News Age…

Seoul shares sharply down late Tue. morning ahead of Fed meeting

Seoul shares extended losses late Tuesday morning as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision and earnings from major tech firms this week.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 28.92 points, or 1.05 percent, t…