risk-free
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That could drive the 10-year yield—which serves as a risk-free benchmark for pricing other investments—even higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Chief Executive Carlo Messina called it a "risk-free" move during a conference call with journalists, saying it "will strengthen our leading position in Italy, particularly in its wealthiest regions" such as Lombardy and Tuscany.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Others are not risk-free: high doses of certain vitamins and minerals can cause toxicity, interfere with medications or produce unintended health effects.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
They are offering yields of up to 3%, are taxable as ordinary income — not as capital gains — and are not risk-free.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“It’s not an entirely risk-free occupation,” said Wednesday, “especially not at 4:30 in the morning.”
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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