August 21, 2024

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 21, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.046 3.058 -1.2

2-year TB 3.027 3.048 -2.1

3-year TB 2.921 2.944 -2.3

10-year TB 2.973 2.999 -2.6

2-year MSB 2.985 3.006 -2.1

3-year CB (AA-) 3.432 3.442 -1.0

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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