Inverse relation between interest rates and bond prices

Reviewed by Somer Anderson Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Most bonds pay a fixed interest rate, so existing ...
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I Bonds Interest Rates: What Investors Need to Know

I bonds are U.S. savings bonds that are designed to beat inflation. The interest rate I bonds earn is based on the current inflation rate plus a fixed rate. You must hold I bonds for at least 12 ...