The yield spread between long-term and short-term Treasury securities is known to be a good predictor of economic activity, particularly of looming recessions. One way to learn more is through a ...

The US Treasury yield curve is steepening, driven by expectations of short-term rate cuts and persistent long-term inflation. This article discusses the current steepener and examines the rationale, ...

The municipal bond yield curve is the steepest in more than a quarter-century as investors continue to shun long-term munis in favor of short-term debt. The 30-year, triple-A rated muni at market ...

I wouldn't exactly say that this is a shock but the European Central Bank has just shown that one of the principal conceits of traditional economics is correct. Demand curves really do slope downwards ...

The American Economist is a leading refereed journal published by the International Honor Society in Economics – Omicron Delta Epsilon – for the enhancement of research in economics. It publishes ...

Economists look at the US Treasury yield curve as an indication of the health of the economy. Treasury bonds are considered the safest non-cash asset investors can invest their money in and so serve ...