Seoul: The South Korean bond market experienced varied movements in yields on March 26, 2025, as investors reacted to changing market conditions. Short and long-term bond yields saw different changes, reflecting a complex economic environment.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the yield on the 1-year Treasury Bond increased slightly to 2.615%, up by 0.4 basis points from the previous session. The 2-year Treasury Bond yield experienced a minor decrease, falling by 0.1 basis points to 2.691%. In contrast, the 3-year Treasury Bond yield rose by 0.6 basis points, reaching 2.618%.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury Bond showed the most significant movement, increasing by 1.8 basis points to 2.839%, indicating shifts in investor sentiment towards long-term securities. The 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond yield also saw an increase, rising by 1.1 basis points to 2.681%.
Corporate bonds reflected slight upward movements, with the 3-year Corporate Bond (rated AA-) yield moving up by 0.8 basis points to 3.187%. The 91-day Certificate of Deposit yield remained unchanged at 2.850%.
These movements in bond yields suggest a dynamic market environment, with investors responding to various economic signals and adjusting their portfolios accordingly.