Bonds were steady after a recent sell-off, though the 10-year Treasury yield was a bit lower as the yield inched back toward 2.28% after a sharp rise earlier this week.

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Meanwhile, the five-year yield held at 2.83% and the three-month yield rose a bit, to 0.48% from 0.43%.

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These funds offer a little bit higher yield, and a little lower duration so they offer a little more protection in case interest rates were to rise.

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