government bond yields
Government bond yields refer to the returns or interest rates that investors receive on bonds issued by the government. It represents the annualized percentage return an investor would earn by holding the bond until maturity and is influenced by factors such as the bond's price, duration, and prevailing market conditions. Higher government bond yields generally indicate higher risk or inflation expectations, while lower yields signify safer or more stable investments.
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