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That chart is for yields, which is distinct from rates. Although the rates for 30 year bonds are also greater than 3 percent (3.625 in the latest auction). Ho
by thejteam 13y ago
That chart is for yields, which is distinct from rates. Although the rates for 30 year bonds are also greater than 3 percent (3.625 in the latest auction). However, if you are looking at inflation protected securities (TIPS) a 30 year TIPS bond has an interest rate of 0.625.
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