Treasury bonds
Coverage of Treasury bonds in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. debt is a looming crisis today but was once its own revolutionary masterstroke that helped launch a global financial superpower
The U.S. debt, once a masterstroke under Alexander Hamilton's 1790 plan to consolidate Revolutionary War debts, established the nation's creditworthiness and financial power. Today, U.S. debt exceeds $39 trillion, raising concerns over sustainability as interest costs surge and fiscal policies remain unaddressed.
- The best places to park your short-term investments
The article outlines short-term investment options including certificates of deposit (CDs) with FDIC insurance but early withdrawal penalties, high-yield online savings accounts with liquidity and insurance, money market mutual funds with lower yields, stable-value funds within retirement plans, and I Bonds that adjust for inflation. Each option has trade-offs between yield, liquidity, and risk.
- Surge in 'risk-free' treasury yields sends bond investors in search of better opportunities
Treasury yields have surged, challenging the notion that treasury bonds are truly 'risk-free' investments. Bond investors are seeking better returns by exploring intermediate bonds, BBB-rated securities, and high-yield bonds as alternative opportunities in the fixed-income market.