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- After years of near-zero yields, short-term bonds are looking attractive again.
- The Federal Reserve raised rates this week.
- Short-term bonds offer limited downside risk and positive after-inflation yields.
Jeff zooms in on why short-term bonds are finally looking attractive again after years in the doldrums.
Short-term bonds are looking attractive again after years of near-zero yields. The Federal Reserve’s rate increase this week only adds to the appeal. Markets are now pricing in two more hikes this year, in line with what the Fed signaled on Wednesday in its latest Summary of Economic Projections.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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