Investors who own bonds or a bond ... real interest rate + lower inflation. A stronger U.S. economy tends to make corporate (private) debt more attractive than government debt, decreasing demand ...

The current yield on I bonds is down from a peak of 9.62% in 2022, but I bond yields remain historically high. These I bonds are protected against inflation and backed by the U.S. government ...

Bonds also had low correlation ... owner of a U.S. government bond can expect to lose purchasing power. And the nominal yield of 0.68% is near the lowest on record. If rates and inflation stay ...