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European Insurers Bypassing U.S. Treasuries

U.S. Treasuries need to get a lot cheaper to attract some European investors. Even with yields at multi-year highs, Treasuries are paying less than their pricier German peers when European insurers account for steep hedging costs. A stronger dollar as …

Death of the Treasury Benchmark: James Saft Commentary

A U.S. default or debt downgrade may set off market fireworks but the longer-term effects of the death of Treasury bonds as a universal benchmark of risk may ultimately be more significant. The U.S. appears to be slouching towards a …