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Namibia Cpi Housing Utilities

Cpi Housing Utilities in Namibia increased to 133.49 points in March from 132.95 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Namibia averaged 92.36 points from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 135.35 points in July of 2019 and a record low of 54.71 points in January of 2002. This page provides - Namibia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Namibia CPI Transportation

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Namibia decreased to 137.80 points in March of 2020 from 138.15 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Namibia averaged 112.84 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 138.15 points in February of 2020 and a record low of 88.70 points in January of 2011. This page provides - Namibia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Namibia Imports

Imports in Namibia decreased to 18833.50 NAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 20028.20 NAD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Imports in Namibia averaged 10059.85 NAD Million from 1999 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21573.30 NAD Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 1991.60 NAD Million in the first quarter of 1999. Namibia imports foodproducts; petroleum products and fuel, machinery and equipment and chemicals. South Africa is Namibia’s major import partner (66% of total imports), followed by the Netherlands, United Kingdom and China. This page provides - Namibia Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.




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Namibia - Credit Rating

Moody's credit rating for Namibia was last set at Ba2 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Namibia was last reported at BB with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Namibia thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Namibia as reported by major credit rating agencies.




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Namibia Coronavirus Deaths

Namibia did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This page includes a chart with historical data for Namibia Coronavirus Deaths.




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Austria Government Bond 10Y

Austria 10Y Bond Yield was -0.10 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Austria Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 9.04 in October of 1990. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Belgium Government Bond 10Y

Belgium 10Y Bond Yield was 0.05 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Belgium Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.73 in March of 1990. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Brazil Government Bond 10Y

Brazil 10Y Bond Yield was 7.71 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Brazil Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 18.44 in November of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Bulgaria Government Bond 10Y

Bulgaria 10Y Bond Yield was 1.40 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Bulgaria Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 22.61 in April of 2011. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Canada Government Bond 10Y

Canada 10Y Bond Yield was 0.58 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Canada Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.44 in March of 1985. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Chile Government Bond 10y

Chile 10Y Bond Yield was 2.62 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Chile Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 8.07 in September of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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China Government Bond 10Y

China 10Y Bond Yield was 2.64 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the China Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 4.80 in September of 2007. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Colombia Government Bond 10Y

Colombia 10Y Bond Yield was 5.98 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Colombia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 19 in September of 2002. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Croatia Government Bond 10Y

Croatia 10Y Bond Yield was 1.30 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Croatia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.91 in March of 2009. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Czech Republic Government Bond 10Y

Czech Republic 10Y Bond Yield was 1.12 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Czech Republic Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.68 in November of 2000. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Denmark Government Bond 10Y

Denmark 10Y Bond Yield was -0.30 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Denmark Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 15.76 in August of 1983. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Finland Government Bond 10Y

Finland 10Y Bond Yield was -0.13 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Finland Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 13.55 in September of 1992. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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France Government Bond 10Y

France 10Y Bond Yield was -0.03 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 11.84 in February of 1985. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Germany Government Bond 10Y

Germany 10Y Bond Yield was -0.53 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Germany Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.80 in September of 1981. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Greece Government Bond 10Y

Greece 10Y Bond Yield was 2.18 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Greece Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 41.77 in March of 2012. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Hong Kong Government Bond 10Y

Hong Kong 10Y Bond Yield was 0.61 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Hong Kong Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 10.49 in June of 1998. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Hungary Government Bond 10Y

Hungary 10Y Bond Yield was 2.17 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Hungary Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.72 in March of 2009. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Iceland Government Bond 10y

Iceland 10Y Bond Yield was 2.45 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Iceland Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 15.01 in October of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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India Government Bond 10Y

India's 10-year government bond yield hit 5.97% on Friday, its lowest level since January 2009, due to an aggressive demand for the new 10-year note and expectations of higher government revenues following a hike in the special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel. The yield fell 14bps this week, after declining by 36bps in the last three weeks. Historically, the India Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 14.76 in April of 1996. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Indonesia Government Bond 10Y

Indonesia 10Y Bond Yield was 8.09 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Indonesia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 21.11 in October of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Ireland Government Bond 10Y

Ireland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.14 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Ireland Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 14.76 in January of 1985. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Israel Government Bond 10Y

Israel 10Y Bond Yield was 0.87 percent on Thursday May 7, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Israel Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.40 in October of 2002. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Italy Government Bond 10Y

Italy 10Y Bond Yield was 1.79 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Italy Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 14.20 in October of 1992. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Japan Government Bond 10Y

Japan 10Y Bond Yield was 0.01 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Japan Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 7.59 in May of 1984. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Kenya Government Bond 10y

Kenya 10Y Bond Yield was 12.70 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Kenya Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 17.35 in October of 2011. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Latvia Government Bond 10y

Latvia 10Y Bond Yield was 0.55 percent on Thursday April 30, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Latvia Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 17 in August of 2009. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Lithuania Government Bond 10y

Lithuania Government Bond Yield 10y was 0.50 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Lithuania Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 15.14 in May of 2009. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Malaysia Government Bond 10Y

Malaysia 10Y Bond Yield was 2.80 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Malaysia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 5.35 in April of 2004. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Mexico Government Bond 10Y

Mexico 10Y Bond Yield was 5.98 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Mexico Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 12.07 in September of 2001. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Netherlands Government Bond 10Y

Netherlands 10Y Bond Yield was -0.26 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Netherlands Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 9.19 in November of 1990. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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New Zealand Government Bond 10Y

New Zealand 10Y Bond Yield was 0.60 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the New Zealand Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 19.20 in May of 1985. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Nigeria Government Bond 10y

Nigeria 10Y Bond Yield was 10.94 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Nigeria Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 17.31 in February of 2015. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Norway Government Bond 10Y

Norway 10Y Bond Yield was 0.42 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Norway Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 13.01 in October of 1988. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Pakistan Government Bond 10Y

Pakistan 10Y Bond Yield was 8.23 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Pakistan Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 95.15 in October of 2009. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Peru Government Bond 15Y

Peru Government Bond Yield was 0 percent on Thursday April 23, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Peru Government Bond 15Y reached an all time high of 10.03 in October of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Philippines Government Bond 10y

Philippines Government Bond Yield 10y was 3.35 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Philippines Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 16.40 in January of 2001. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Poland Government Bond 10Y

Poland 10Y Bond Yield was 1.54 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Poland Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 13.98 in October of 2000. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Portugal Government Bond 10Y

Portugal 10Y Bond Yield was 0.93 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Portugal Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 16.50 in January of 2012. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Qatar Government Bond 10y

Qatar Government Bond Yield 10y was 2.64 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Qatar Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 4.70 in May of 2018. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Romania Government Bond 10Y

Romania 10Y Bond Yield was 4.45 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Romania Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 14.01 in December of 2008. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Russia Government Bond 10Y

Russia 10Y Bond Yield was 5.95 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Russia Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 16.54 in December of 2014. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Singapore Government Bond 10Y

Singapore 10Y Bond Yield was 0.89 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Singapore Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 5.69 in August of 1998. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Slovakia Government Bond 10y

Slovakia Government Bond Yield 10y was 0.87 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Slovakia Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 106.56 in May of 2010. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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Slovenia Government Bond 10y

Slovenia Government Bond Yield 10y was 0.75 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Slovenia Government Bond 10y reached an all time high of 7.61 in August of 2012. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.




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South Africa Government Bond 10Y

South Africa Government Bond Yield 10Y was 9.29 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the South Africa Government Bond 10Y reached an all time high of 20.69 in August of 1998. Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.