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 South Korea's Reserve Bank Holds Back Amid Global Rush READ MORE World Gold Council: China's Gold Market Booms in 2023 READ MORE I Believe Gold & Silver Demand Will Rise 4x Within 5 Years READ MORE Cosmic Flash Leaves Scientists Puzzled Over Origin of Gold and Platinum READ MORE Consumer Confidence Edges Up in July, but Economic Concerns Persist READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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