August 29, 2024

S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 29, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.050 3.049 +0.1

2-year TB 3.030 3.026 +0.4

3-year TB 2.924 2.919 +0.5

10-year TB 3.073 3.054 +1.9

2-year MSB 2.999 2.992 +0.7

3-year CB (AA-) 3.467 3.456 +1.1

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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