The 50-Year Itch
Demand is strong, and proceeds could be used to spur true growth.
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Fifty is the new 30 when it comes to bond maturities.
Spain is selling 50-year bonds. France just sold notes coming due in five decades last month, as did Belgium. Italy is reportedly thinking about it. The U.S. and every other developed nation should consider doing likewise.