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US Treasury yields in August 1996
10Y average6.635%
10Y month-end6.960%30 Aug 1996
Month high6.960%30 Aug 1996
Month low6.490%12 Aug 1996
10-year yield, daily
Month-end curve compared
| Tenor | 30 Aug 1996 | vs. prior month | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-month | 5.290% | -3bp | -16bp |
| 6-month | 5.490% | +2bp | -4bp |
| 1-year | 5.910% | +6bp | +26bp |
| 2-year | 6.340% | +12bp | +49bp |
| 3-year | 6.540% | +15bp | +59bp |
| 5-year | 6.730% | +16bp | +66bp |
| 7-year | 6.860% | +18bp | +65bp |
| 10-year | 6.960% | +16bp | +68bp |
| 20-year | 7.280% | +21bp | +56bp |
| 30-year | 7.130% | +15bp | +48bp |
Month-end 10Y–2Y slope: +62bp
JGB yields from Japan's Ministry of Finance; US yields are the Treasury's daily par yield curve. Percent per year; 1 bp = 0.01%. Not investment advice.
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The 10-year yield averaged 6.635% in August 1996 and ended at 6.960% (+16bp m/m).