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Inflation-protection government bonds look like a near-term bargain

Wall Street Journal Markets notes these inflation-linked government bonds may be attractive for near-term inflation hedging even if they are not a perfect substitute.

Inflation-linked government bonds are drawing attention as potentially attractive bargains for investors seeking protection against near-term inflation moves, though the WSJ Markets characterization stops short of calling them perfect hedges.

In a Markets piece, the outlet frames the current setup as favorable for investors looking to hold inflation protection now, emphasizing that the appeal is tied to the near term rather than a guarantee of perfect performance.

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