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Are U.S. Treasurys still 'risk-free' investments?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder

Nov 28, 2024

A new study looking at how U.S. Treasurys were bought and sold during peak pandemic casts doubt on this dynamic.

U.S. government debt is considered among the safest of investments. But is that perception changing and why?

Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

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