A bearishly flattening yield curve occurs when short-term interest rates rise faster than long-term rates, signaling expectations of tightening monetary policy. It is used by investors to gauge economic slowdown fears. Bond traders and defensive portfolio managers benefit by positioning for reduced long-term bond prices, hedging against inflation risks.
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