Economists Question the Recession-Predicting Power of the Inverted Yield Curve The inverted yield curve, historically a harbinger of recessions, is losing its clout as a predictive tool, suggest the insights from a recent Reuters poll of market strategists. Traditionally, a negative spread between 2-year and 10-year U.S. Treasury yields has been viewed as a strong indicator of impending economic downturns, with a near-perfect track record since 1955, failing only once. However, despite an inversion lasting over 20 months and a current discrepancy of 46 basis points, the conversation among experts has shifted towards a lesser likelihood of a recession or even potential economic growth. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts New Billboard in Times Square Sounds Alarm on $34 Trillion National Debt Crisis READ MORE Massive Volume in the Silver Futures Market, 2/3 of a Billion Ounces… READ MORE Elections and Political Uncertainty – Critical drivers of Gold Demand and the Gold Price READ MORE Gold Dips Below $2,300, Analysts Eye Potential Price Breakout READ MORE African Nations Turn to Precious Metal to Combat Inflation READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment