Definition of "Inverted yield curve"

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Curve that results when yields on short-term treasury issues exceed those on long-term government debt. A widely accepted theory holds that when short-term and intermediate term issues are higher than those on long-term issues, a recession is imminent and investors expect rates to decline further.

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