Why Are Treasury Bonds Suddenly Sexy Again?

Treasuries have been a trendy product for investors recently due to inflation and higher interest rates. Nathaniel explained what U.S. Treasuries are: bills, notes, and bonds. They're considered relatively risk-free investments (as long as the U.S. government doesn't default on its debt). So if you want a fixed income portion within your investment portfolio, and don't want to expose all your assets to the volatile stock market, they could be a useful tool. Even though...