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US Treasury yields in May 2008
10Y average3.880%
10Y month-end4.060%30 May 2008
Month high4.080%29 May 2008
Month low3.770%9 May 2008
10-year yield, daily
Month-end curve compared
| Tenor | 30 May 2008 | vs. prior month | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-month | 1.980% | +81bp | -280bp |
| 3-month | 1.890% | +46bp | -284bp |
| 6-month | 2.010% | +37bp | -295bp |
| 1-year | 2.220% | +37bp | -273bp |
| 2-year | 2.660% | +37bp | -226bp |
| 3-year | 2.930% | +44bp | -195bp |
| 5-year | 3.410% | +38bp | -145bp |
| 7-year | 3.680% | +34bp | -119bp |
| 10-year | 4.060% | +29bp | -84bp |
| 20-year | 4.740% | +25bp | -36bp |
| 30-year | 4.720% | +23bp | -29bp |
Month-end 10Y–2Y slope: +140bp
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 3.880% in May 2008 and ended at 4.060% (+29bp m/m).