What the news says
Real yields near 3% on the 30-year maturity represent a return on safe assets after accounting for inflation that hasn't been observed since the 2008-09 financial crisis. This directly affects the valuation of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), as their real yield component is now at a multi-year high, altering the relative attractiveness of inflation-protected versus nominal bonds.
07/15, 09:49 PM
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are described as a rare opportunity offering guaranteed returns above inflation.
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are described as a rare opportunity offering guaranteed returns above inflation.
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07/15, 09:49 PM
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