2-Yr Benchmark Govt Yields - U.S. vs Other Nations
Dow Jones2026/08/26 14:10Current Spread in Yield Basis Points
U.S. 4.232 % Australia 4.642 % 41.0 Belgium 2.848 % -138.4 Canada 2.950 % -128.2 Denmark 2.582 % -165.0 France 3.010 % -122.2 Germany 2.822 % -141.0 Italy 3.016 % -121.6 Japan 1.689 % -254.3 Netherlands 2.784 % -144.8 Spain 2.877 % -135.5 Sweden 2.395 % -183.7 U.K. 4.364 % 13.2
Source: Tullett Prebon via FactSet
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August 26, 2026 10:10 ET (14:10 GMT)
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