On Monday, the inverted gap between U.S. Treasuries short-term and long-term grew further. It was close to December’s high.
Two-year Treasuries yield was 82 basis point higher than that of 10-year Treasuries on Monday midday, which is significantly more than Friday’s 77 basis-point gap.
The gap was 84 basis points in December.
This is known as the “internet of things”. “inverted yield curve”Because longer-term bonds usually yield higher than short-term bonds. Inverted yield curves are a sign of a possible recession. It indicates investors that they expect to see a future rate decrease.
Inversions of the yield curve for two-10 have been occurring since July. Joe Lavorga the chief economist of SMBC, says that inversions can last for 13 months on average. Inversions have been occurring since October on the 3-month to 10-year yield curve. This is considered to be more reliable indicators of coming recession by economists. Obligations
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