Toby Walters is a financial writer, investor, and lifelong learner. He has a passion for analyzing economic and financial data and sharing it with others. The real value of an item is its nominal ...

At a time of increased uncertainty about inflation, the relatively elevated real yields available in inflation-indexed Treasuries offer a partial antidote of certainty for anxious investors. Using the ...

Nominal means unadjusted for inflation or simply a face value in finance. Nominal fees are minor compared to the main product or service cost. Market values of stocks and bonds can differ ...