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The Yield Curve is a Picture of Bond Yields

U.S. Treasury Yield Curve (Risk Free Rate)

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3/20/2024

1 Mo 3 Mo 6 Mo 1 Yr

2 Yr

3 Yr

5 Yr

10 Yr

20 Yr

30 Yr

Do higher-risk bonds yield more or less than lower-risk bonds?