Three on Thursday - State of the U.S. Yield Curve
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In this week’s “Three on Thursday,” we dive into the U.S. treasury yield curve. A normal yield curve, sloping upwards, suggests healthy economic conditions, with investors expecting higher returns for longer-term loans. An inverted curve, where long-term rates dip below short-term, often signals an upcoming recession. Currently, the U.S. yield curve has been inverted for a record 630 days as of this Wednesday, a trend raising eyebrows.

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Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 2:46 PM

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