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S. Korean Bond Yields on morning of Aug. 1, 2024

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

1-year TB 3.135 3.152 -1.7

2-year TB 3.035 3.086 -5.1

3-year TB 2.950 3.004 -5.4

10-year TB 3.004 3.064 -6.0

2-year MSB 3.018 3.067 -4.9

3-year CB (AA-) 3.413 3.459 -4.6

Source: Yonhap News Agency

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