The interest rates on Portuguese debt increased today for two, five, and ten-year bonds compared to Tuesday, in line with the trends observed in Spain and Ireland.
As of 08:45 in Lisbon, the ten-year bond yield rose to 3.015%, up from 3.008% the previous day.
Similarly, five-year yields climbed to 2.356%, up from 2.349%.
Meanwhile, the two-year yields increased to 1.939%, compared to 1.931% on Tuesday.
In contrast, Greece and Italy saw a decline in their two-year bond yields, while their five and ten-year yields increased.
Germany’s ten-year bond yield, considered Europe’s safest, increased to 2.668% from 2.657% on the previous day.
Sovereign debt interest rates in Portugal, Spain, Greece, Ireland, and Italy at 08:45:
2 years…5 years…10 years
Portugal
12/11…….1.939…2.356…..3.015
11/11…….1.931…2.349…..3.008
Spain
12/11…….2.061…2.531…..3.168
11/11…….2.047…2.525…..3.163
Greece
12/11…….1.875…2.526….3.281
11/11…….1.878…2.525….3.279
Ireland
12/11…….2.005…2.363…..2.885
11/11…….1.994…2.352…..2.878
Italy
12/11…….2.183…2.690…..3.405
11/11…….2.185…2.684…..3.401
Source: Bloomberg. Bid values (yields demanded by investors for purchasing debt) compared with the close of the previous session.
