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Yield Curve Defined
Graph depicting the term structure of interest rates. It plots the yields of bonds of the same class (corporates, governments, etc.) and quality with maturities that range from the shortest to the longest term. The yields are plotted on the y-axis, and time to maturity on the x-axis. The curve will show whether short-term interest rates are higher or lower than long-term interest rates.
In general, the yield curve is positive. Investors usually receive a higher yield for the extra risk of tying up their money long term. However, if short-term rates are higher, the curve is considered to be a "negative (or inverted) yield curve". And, if a small variation exists between short-term and long-term rates, the curve is considered to be a "flat yield curve".
To make a sound judgment about the direction of interest rates, fixed income analysts and economists will carefully watch the yield curve.
See Also: Negative Yield Curve; Positive Yield Curve
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- Federal Reserve puzzled by yield curve steepening: By Alister Bull - Analysis WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is studying significant moves in the U.S. government bond market last week that could have big implications for the central bank's strategy to combat the country's recession. But...
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- Economic Recovery Ahead - Deborah Weir: http://www.mon eyshow.com/mai n.asp?scode=01 3357 Deborah Weir, author of Timing the Markets, discusses how the yield curve can predict the future of the economy and also shares what it is telling her now. More on MoneyShow.com!
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