risk-free
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In each case that translates into higher rates throughout the financial system, since banks will demand higher returns for all sorts of lending compared to these risk-free benchmarks.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The strategy may help the company skirt supply constraints and realize lofty revenue growth forecasts, but it isn’t risk-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
All “risky” assets, meaning all stocks and corporate bonds, are priced in relation to this so-called risk-free rate, using a variety of calculations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Treasurys now pay more than 4.5% and are essentially risk-free, why should I risk a significant drawdown in equities?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Wall Street bond traders on the other end of the phone from Howie Hubler came away with the impression that he considered these bets entirely risk-free.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
