The task involves an analysis of general economic conditions or systematic risk, i.e., the risk that affects all industries and companies, in the U.S. macroeconomy. The goal is to determine in percentage terms an optimal allocation of $1,000,000 among the following three asset classes: U.S. equities, U.S. Treasury bonds, and cash. Submit an analysis of U.S. Treasury bonds. Keep in mind that the purpose of the analysis is to determine how much money to allocate to each class.

The goal is to maximize the expected return over the next 12 months.