Seoul: South Korean bond yields experienced a decline across most tenors on March 18, 2026. The notable movement in yields highlights shifts in the fixed-income market dynamics.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the 1-year Treasury Bond (TB) yield decreased by 0.9 basis points to 2.810% from the previous session's 2.819%. The 2-year TB yield saw a more significant drop of 4.5 basis points, settling at 3.141%, while the 3-year TB yield declined by 6.3 basis points to 3.261%. The 10-year TB yield also fell, decreasing by 8.6 basis points to 3.606%.
Additionally, the 2-year Monetary Stabilization Bond (MSB) yield dropped by 3.9 basis points to 3.107%. The 3-year corporate bond (CB) with an AA- rating saw its yield decrease by 5.1 basis points to 3.855%. Meanwhile, the yield on the 91-day Certificate of Deposit (CD) remained unchanged at 2.830%.
These changes in bond yields reflect the ongoing adjustments in the financial markets, influencing investor decisions and economic strategies. The market participants closely monitor these trends for indications on future monetary policy directions.