Seoul: Bond yields in South Korea showed significant changes on January 13, 2025, with various Treasury Bonds, Monetary Stabilization Bonds, and Corporate Bonds recording shifts in their yields. The data reflects the evolving dynamics in the financial markets as investors respond to economic conditions.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond yield increased by 2.7 basis points from the previous session, reaching 2.663%. The 2-year Treasury Bond saw a larger increase, with its yield rising by 7.0 basis points to 2.720%. The 3-year Treasury Bond experienced a notable rise of 10.3 basis points, registering a yield of 2.664%. Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury Bond yield rose by 3.4 basis points, settling at 2.871%.
The 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond also saw a change, with its yield increasing by 6.7 basis points to 2.681%. In the corporate sector, the 3-year Corporate Bond with an AA- rating recorded an increase of 8.6 basis points, bringing its yield to 3.306%. In contrast, the 91-day Certificate of Deposit remained unchanged, maintaining a yield of 3.000%.
The fluctuations in bond yields suggest variations in investor sentiment and possible adjustments in monetary policy expectations, impacting short-term and long-term investment decisions.