Here’s What Happens When the World Overdoses on Debt

by Justin Spittler
Casey Research

Bonds are no longer assets. They’re liabilities.

You might find this hard to believe. After all, most folks think of bonds as a safe way to grow their money. For decades, you could make a decent return of 5% or more in government- and investment-grade bonds without risking big losses.

Not anymore.

These days, most bonds pay next to nothing. Some have negative interest rates, which means owners must pay interest on the bond instead of earning interest. If you own a bond that pays a negative interest rate, you’re guaranteed to lose money if you hold the bond to maturity.

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