U.S. Treasury

What does it mean?
The United States Department of the Treasury is the government department responsible for issuing all Treasury bonds, notes, and bills.

In Other Words...
The "U.S. Treasury Market" is the general term for all securities coming from the U.S. Treasury.

Related Links
Basics of Federal Bond Issues - Treasuries are considered the safest investments, but they should still be analyzed when issued.

What Fuels the National Debt? - Gain insight into the functions of the U.S. Treasury by learning how and why it issues debt.

Money Market Tutorial - If your investments in the stock market are keeping you from sleeping at night, it's time to learn about the safer alternatives in the money market.

Related Terms
Off-the-run Treasuries | On-the-run Treasuries | Treasury Bill | Treasury Bond | Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) | Treasury Note

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