Definition
Normally longer maturities pay higher yields, so the curve slopes upward. A flat or inverted curve means short-term rates are close to or above long-term ones. Analysts watch the gap between the 2-year and 10-year yields.
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Yield curve
A line showing bond yields across different maturities.
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