Yield Curve
The yield curve plots the interest rates on government bonds of different maturities, showing what lenders demand for tying money up for longer.
Why It Matters
Its shape is read as a forecast: an inverted curve, where short rates exceed long ones, has often preceded recessions.
Related Terms
- Treasury YieldA treasury yield is the return on government debt, most often quoted for the ten-year bond of a major economy.
- Interest RateAn interest rate is the price of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed over a period.
- RecessionA recession is a broad, sustained contraction in economic activity across output, employment, income and spending.
- Monetary PolicyMonetary policy is a central bank's management of interest rates and the money supply, usually to keep inflation near a target.
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