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Why is an inverted yield curve historically a recession signal, and what are the caveats?
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Inversion (short-term yields above long-term, e.g., 2s10s negative) means investors accept LOWER yields to lock in long-dated bonds — they expect the Fed to be cutting rates in the future, which…
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