Financial market turbulence in the 17-country eurozone has eased dramatically since mid-summer. That is most evident in the interest rate, or yield, on countries' bonds. When bond yields fall, it means investors are more confidence in a country's public finances.
Here's a look at the yields on the benchmark 10-year bonds for key countries in the eurozone.
Country10-year bond yield (July 24, 2012)10-year bond yield (Nov.9, 2012)Spain7.545.81Italy6.444.92Greece25.2315.96Ireland6.194.78Portugal10.238.66France2.242.02Netherlands1.751.62Belgium2.702.33Source: FactSet.
Here's a look at the yields on the benchmark 10-year bonds for key countries in the eurozone.
Country10-year bond yield (July 24, 2012)10-year bond yield (Nov.9, 2012)Spain7.545.81Italy6.444.92Greece25.2315.96Ireland6.194.78Portugal10.238.66France2.242.02Netherlands1.751.62Belgium2.702.33Source: FactSet.
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