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Why the inverted yield curve is typically a recession predictor

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Sep 12, 2024

But this time may be different. One theory is that weaker data allowed companies to prepare and soften the economic landing.

The yield curve in the U.S. Treasury market has been singing a scary tune for nearly two years. So where's the recession?

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