SEOUL: South Korean bond yields exhibited slight changes during the morning session on October 14, 2024, with minor adjustments across various maturities.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury bond (TB) yield increased marginally by 0.3 basis points, recorded at 2.859% compared to the previous session’s 2.856%. Conversely, the 2-year TB yield saw a small decrease, down 0.5 basis points to 2.966% from 2.971%. The 3-year TB yield also decreased slightly by 0.2 basis points, settling at 2.945%, down from 2.947%. The 10-year TB yield experienced a slight rise of 0.4 basis points, reaching 3.089% from 3.085%.
In the municipal sector, the 2-year Municipal Stability Bond (MSB) yield decreased by 1.0 basis points to 2.934% from 2.944%. Additionally, the 3-year Corporate Bond (CB) rated AA- also saw a decrease, with yields dropping by 0.9 basis points to 3.514% from 3.523%.
These minor adjustments in bond yields reflect ongoing trends in the South Korean bond market, influenced by various economic f
actors and investor sentiments. Market analysts continue to monitor these shifts to gauge the overall health and direction of the financial environment in South Korea.