August 26, 2024

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 26, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.038 3.050 -1.2

2-year TB 3.016 3.037 -2.1

3-year TB 2.892 2.920 -2.8

10-year TB 2.981 3.005 -2.4

2-year MSB 2.965 2.991 -2.6

3-year CB (AA-) 3.415 3.439 -2.4

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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