2-Yr Benchmark Govt Yields - U.S. vs Other Nations
Dow Jones2026/08/18 13:10Current Spread in Yield Basis Points
U.S. 4.200 % Australia 4.628 % 42.8 Belgium 2.889 % -131.1 Canada 2.985 % -121.5 Denmark 2.592 % -160.8 France 3.048 % -115.2 Germany 2.850 % -135.0 Italy 3.044 % -115.6 Japan 1.694 % -250.6 Netherlands 2.817 % -138.3 Spain 2.882 % -131.8 Sweden 2.469 % -173.1 U.K. 4.384 % 18.4
Source: Tullett Prebon via FactSet
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August 18, 2026 09:10 ET (13:10 GMT)
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