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Flattening of the Yield Curve in Pictures; Is an Inversion Necessary to Signal a Recession?

Courtesy of Mish.

Curve watchers Anonymous has an eye on the yield curve. Here is a snapshot of year-end-closing values from 1998-12-31 through 2015-12-31.

Yield Curve Year End Closing Values 1998-2015

Unlike 1999-2000 and again 2007-2007, no portions of the yield curve are inverted today (shorter-term rates higher than longer-term rates).

Inversion is the traditional harbinger of recessions, but with the low end of the curve still very close to zero despite the first Fed hike, inversions are unlikely.

Yield Curve Differentials: 3-Month to Longer Durations

Yield Curve Differentials: 1-year to Longer Durations

Yield Curve Differentials: 2-year to Longer Durations


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