Investors may remember 1994 as one of the worst years for treasuries in recent memory. Starting in 1993, the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bonds rose from a yield of 5.93 in…
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Over the past few years, investors who have poured money into assets such as quality bonds and gold have been protecting themselves against two very different scenarios: hyperinflation and deflation. At…
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In this week’s OppChart, we explore the correlations between the various sectors of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the broad index. For much of the 30 years leading…
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For a person in love with bonds, the beginning of 2013 has been quite trying. The 10-Year Treasury, yielding 1.70% on Dec. 28, is now about 1.85%. I firmly believe…
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As we head into 2013, I have a sense of déjà vu. It’s as if we’re back in the late 1970s or early 1980s: Many investors are fearful about the…
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