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Re:An open-source database of companies affected (or not) by... by pickovven on Sunday March 12, 2023 @01:20AM (#35117315)
You think banks putting money in bonds is gambling?

If so, how do you suggest banks make money?

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Re:An open-source database of companies affected (or not) by... by kevinventullo on Sunday March 12, 2023 @04:21AM (#35117957)
Buying long-term bonds with short-term debt is risky, yes.
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Re:An open-source database of companies affected (or not) by... by oefrha on Sunday March 12, 2023 @04:22AM (#35117963)
They betted that interest rates would stay low long term. They were damn wrong and paid for it.
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