Fears of a yield curve inversion in the US are unfounded


15 Dec

Fears of a yield curve inversion in the US are unfounded

Yield curve inversion still synonymous with recession? Flattening versus inversion.
Current situation and outlook. The Fed is not dogmatic. Unfounded fears.

Key points

  • Markets spooked in December by the risk of a yield curve inversion
  • Risk-off mode prevails everywhere
  • What yield curve inversion are we talking about exactly?
  • Yield curve flattening rather than inverting?
  • Is the inversion of the 2- to 10-year yield curve a good indicator?
  • What of the current situation?
  • Don’t fear the yield curve!