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US Treasury yields in May 2012
10Y average1.803%
10Y month-end1.590%31 May 2012
Month high1.980%1 May 2012
Month low1.590%31 May 2012
10-year yield, daily
Month-end curve compared
| Tenor | 31 May 2012 | vs. prior month | vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-month | 0.030% | -4bp | -1bp |
| 3-month | 0.070% | -3bp | +1bp |
| 6-month | 0.140% | -1bp | +2bp |
| 1-year | 0.180% | -2bp | ±0bp |
| 2-year | 0.270% | ±0bp | -18bp |
| 3-year | 0.350% | -3bp | -44bp |
| 5-year | 0.670% | -15bp | -101bp |
| 7-year | 1.030% | -30bp | -134bp |
| 10-year | 1.590% | -36bp | -146bp |
| 20-year | 2.270% | -46bp | -164bp |
| 30-year | 2.670% | -45bp | -155bp |
Month-end 10Y–2Y slope: +132bp
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 1.803% in May 2012 and ended at 1.590% (-36bp m/m).