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Treasuries & The Big Picture

The yield on the 10 year bond is the highest it's been since November as the Government gets ready to sell billions of dollars in debt this week. Experts fear rates will have to increase further to attract investors. As we continue our "Reviving the Economy" coverage, as NBR's Suzanne Pratt reports that some people are questioning the safety of ultra safe treasuries.

Related NBR Stories & Links

• 09-04-08: Investors Shift Interest From Stocks to Bonds
• 03-18-09: Analysis of The Fed's Treasury Bond Choice
• 02-13-09: The Impact of Stimulus Plan on the Bond Market
• 01-28-09: The Fed Shifts From Interest Rates To Treasuries

External Links/Articles*

• Brewster Financial Planning
  Brewster FP is a "financial planning firm headquartered in Park Slope, Brooklyn. and provides fee-only financial planning services and investment advice." Suzanne Pratt interviews Scott Brewster in her story.
• Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. The Fed worked with the U.S. Department of Treasury and other financial regulators to develop guidance on the covered bond market.
• TreasuryDirect
  TreasuryDirect is the "first and only financial services website that lets you buy and redeem securities directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in paperless electronic form. You enjoy the flexibility of managing your savings porfolio online as your needs and financial circumstances change - all the time knowing your money is backed by the full faith of the U.S. government."
• U.S. Treasury
  The Department of the Treasury's mission "highlights its role as the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, and as an influential participant in the global economy, this links to the coins and currency section of the website."

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