Always look at the 10-year treasury
Great question — the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note (T-Note) is one of the most important benchmarks in finance, and it’s tightly linked to interest rates. Here’s a breakdown of how it works and why it matters:
1. What the 10-Year Treasury Is
It’s a bond issued by the U.S. government with a maturity of 10 years.
Investors buy it, loaning money to the government in exchange for:
Semiannual coupon payments (interest), and
The face value back at maturity.
Because it’s backed by the U.S. government, it’s considered one of the safest investments in the world.
2. Yield vs. Price
The yield is the…
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