Bond Dangers Compounded by U.S. Pushing Out Debt Maturities

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Uncle Sam is going long.

As the insatiable demand for Treasuries pushes down yields, the U.S. has locked in low-cost financing for years to come by issuing more long-term debt. The average maturity of Treasuries is now poised to reach an all-time high this year.