The Yield Curve Inverts: Time to Hunker Down?

August 14, 2019 | ,

This morning, the key range of the U.S. Treasury yield curve that is viewed as the bellwether of recessions — the 2-year versus the 10-year — inverted. The 10-year yield fell to 1.61%, below the 2-year’s 1.62%, as of the time of writing. The yield curve serves as a key indicator of market sentiment on future interest rates and therefore the future state of our economy. An upward sloping curve signifies a growing economy, while an inverted curve portends a contracting economy.

This newsletter details what investors should be aware of in light of the inversion, including the possibility of a recession, effects on the equity market, and other current events that may contribute to uncertainty and volatility.

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