Euro area AAA government bonds — 2-year yield
3.03 % · 2026-10-08
Source: European Central Bank — ECB Data Portal · data retrieved on 10 Oct 2026, 21:53
Financial markets
Bond markets
A bond is a loan to a government or a company in exchange for interest. Its yield moves in the opposite direction to its price.
| Series | Latest value | Change on previous value | Date of the value | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro area AAA government bonds — 2-year yield | 3.03 % | +0.04 pt | 2026-10-08 | Daily |
| Euro area AAA government bonds — 5-year yield | 3.20 % | +0.01 pt | 2026-10-08 | Daily |
| Euro area AAA government bonds — 10-year yield | 3.52 % | -0.02 pt | 2026-10-08 | Daily |
| United States — 10-year government bond yield (monthly average) | 5.05 % | +0.32 pt | 2026-09 | Monthly |
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Euro area AAA government bonds — 5-year yield
3.20 % · 2026-10-08
Source: European Central Bank — ECB Data Portal · data retrieved on 10 Oct 2026, 21:53
Euro area AAA government bonds — 10-year yield
3.52 % · 2026-10-08
Source: European Central Bank — ECB Data Portal · data retrieved on 10 Oct 2026, 20:52
United States — 10-year government bond yield (monthly average)
5.05 % · 2026-09
Source: European Central Bank — ECB Data Portal · data retrieved on 10 Oct 2026, 20:52
Understanding this market
A bond is a loan to a government or a company in exchange for interest. Its yield moves in the opposite direction to its price.
Associated risks
When interest rates rise, existing bonds lose value. The issuer may default, and inflation erodes fixed payments.