Bond, CD issuance climbs 11.1% in Q3

Bond and CD issuance in Korea increased by 11.1 percent in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. This rise in debt instrument sales is significant, as it indicates a growing demand for bonds and CDs in the Korean market. The value of bonds sold jumped 13.8 percent, while CD sales declined 16.8 percent. However, when compared to the previous quarter, sales of both bonds and CDs fell 1.9 percent, suggesting a slight slowdown in the market.

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Korean bond and CD sales are rising, indicating strong investor demand. This could lead to increased liquidity and lower yields in the Korean bond market.

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