"The Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary’s designee, determines the fixed rate of return. The fixed rate is established for the life of the bond. The fixed rate will always be greater than or equal to 0.00%. However, the fixed rate is not a guaranteed minimum rate; the composite rate could possibly be less than the fixed rate in deflationary situations. The Secretary’s determination of fixed rates of return, semiannual inflation rates, composite rates, and savings bonds redemption values is final and conclusive. " if in deflationary situations, ibond rate can be negative?

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