Quick Definition

A government bond is a type of debt security issued by a government to support government spending and obligations.

Examples

• 1U.S. Treasury bonds are issued by the federal government and are considered one of the safest investments.
• 2Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) are used by Japan to fund its national debt and public projects.
• 3War bonds historically issued by governments during wartime to finance military operations.
• 4Municipal bonds issued by local governments in the U.S. to fund public projects like schools and highways.

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