Interest rates on Portuguese debt rose today to two, five and 10 years compared to Monday, in line with those of Spain, Greece, Ireland and Italy.
At 08:45 in Lisbon, the 10-year interest rates rose to 3.037%against 3.032% on Monday.
Five-year interest rates also rose to 2.375%contra 2,367%.
In the same sense, two-year interest rates increased to 1.956%contra 1,947%.
Interest rates on Germany’s 10-year bond, considered the safest in Europe, also rose to 2.696%, compared to 2.691% on Monday.
Interest on sovereign debt in Portugal, Spain, Greece, Ireland and Italy at 08:45:
2 years…5 years…10 years
Portugal
25/11…….1,956…2,375…..3,037
24/11…….1,947…2,367…..3,032
Spain
25/11…….2,082…2,553…..3,200
24/11…….2,075…2,546…..3,194
Greece
25/11…….1,870…2,549….3,306
24/11…….1,860…2,539….3,302
Ireland
25/11…….2,005…2,372…..2,900
24/11…….2,002…2,368…..2,896
Italy
25/11…….2,191…2,719…..3,447
24/11…….2,188…2,711…..3,439
Source: Bloomberg ‘Bid’ values (interest demanded by investors to buy debt) compared to the closing of the last session.