Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Get ready for higher interest rates

From Bespoke Investment Group:

With QE2 on the way, there are a contingent of investors who believe that even with interest rates near record low levels, long-term U.S. Treasurys are a can't lose proposition.

The argument goes that if the economy is weak, Treasurys will rally, and if the economy stabilizes or picks up, purchases by the Fed will support prices.

While the argument sounds good in theory, those buying Treasurys...

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