US Yield Curve

The US yield curve is a graph that shows the relationship between interest rates (yields) and the maturity lengths of U.S. Treasury securities, ranging from short-term bills to long-term bonds. It typically slopes upward, indicating higher yields for longer maturities due to increased risk and inflation expectations over time. An inverted yield curve, where short-term rates exceed long-term rates, can signal economic recession. Investors and economists closely watch the yield curve to assess economic outlook, interest rate trends, and investment strategies.