The yield curve is a mood ring for the economy and market sentiment. Keep an eye on it! This is how it has looked since the Financial Crisis 15 years ago. Here’s a quick dive on events: 1️⃣ Pre-Crisis: An upward sloping curve with long-term expectation of economic growth. 2️⃣ 2008-09: Financial crisis see the curve invert, signalling recession. 3️⃣ 2013: The economic recovery. The curve starts steepen again, albeit very moderately. 4️⃣ 2015: The Fed starts raising rates from rock bottom levels. 5️⃣ 2018 and 2020: Concerns over recession and Covid-19 see a flatter curve with a brief inversion. 6️⃣ 2022: To tackle inflation, aggressive rate hikes by the Fed cause a significant inversion. 7️⃣ 2023: A bear steepen arises from doubts on the Fed’s ability to raise rates without harming the economy. What are your thoughts? If your company would like to use my services, send me a free message. Music: Night Time Bliss by Phello, Epidemic Sounds #FixedIncome #Bonds #BondInvesting #Investing #InterestRates #Yields