The bond yield curve charts interest rates across different maturities, from short-term bills to long-term bonds. Its shape—normal, flat, or inverted—reveals market expectations for growth and inflation. Investors, central banks, and economists use it to gauge economic health, forecast recessions, and guide asset allocation. Banks rely on it for lending margins, while fixed-income traders spot arbitrage opportunities.
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