THE YIELD TRAP: Why "Safe" Bonds are Costing You Wealth

As US rates stabilise, the 4.12% Treasury yield has become a psychological ceiling. While bonds offer a fixed payout, the Elite 7 Dividend Stocks in the US market today are creating a widening gap in total purchasing power.

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Updated23 Feb 2026, 01:08 PM IST
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