With inflation low and deflation talk no longer whispered, government bonds are thriving
Advisor and client interest in liquid alternatives remains to be seen
Bond issuing companies are borrowing more but promising less
An inverted yield curve does not necessarily herald hard times
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Central bankers worry that their ability to use normal monetary policy would be limited in the event of a shock
Central bankers seek to steady markets as deficits rise and trade frictions escalate
A little default risk may be acceptable as Bank of Canada eases back on rate hikes
A flat yield curve — or, worse, an inverted one — will make business for banks, life insurance companies and utilities more difficult. Either curvature also is a sign of poor business conditions ahead
The increase in interest rates and government borrowing will lead investors toward higher-quality government bonds