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Can the yield curve still predict recessions?

The Indicator from Planet Money

CHAPTER

Understanding the Yield Curve and Its Limitations as a Recession Indicator

This chapter explores the yield curve's historical significance as a recession predictor, with a focus on the recent inversion between three-month and 10-year treasury bonds. It questions the reliability of the yield curve amidst strong economic indicators such as job growth and consumer spending, while revisiting traditional recession definitions.

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