Seoul: South Korean bond yields showed minor fluctuations on April 17, 2025, with several tenures experiencing slight increases, while others remained unchanged or decreased. The 1-year Treasury Bond yield stayed constant at 2.467%, demonstrating stability in short-term borrowing costs.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 2-year Treasury Bond yield increased by 2.4 basis points to reach 2.428%, indicating a slight rise in investor demand or inflation expectations over this period. The 3-year Treasury Bond yield also saw an increase, rising by 3.4 basis points to 2.385%.
Furthermore, the 10-year Treasury Bond yield experienced a modest increase of 1.6 basis points, reaching 2.645%. This change reflects investor perceptions regarding long-term interest rates and economic conditions. In the corporate bond market, the 3-year Corporate Bond (AA-) yield increased by 2.7 basis points, settling at 2.968%.
Meanwhile, the 91-day Certificate of Deposit yield decreased by 1.0 basis point to 2.710%, suggesting a slight decrease in short-term interest rates. The 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond yield rose by 3.8 basis points, reaching 2.399%, indicating changes in monetary policy or liquidity conditions in the financial markets.