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Fuelman » Today, 9:12 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 9:12 am

Facts over fiction:

The curve has largely steepened and returned to a normal, upward-sloping shape (with 30-year yields higher than 1-month and 2-year yields), following the historic inversion period that lasted from late 2022 through late 2024.

The U.S. Treasury yield curve is not currently inverted; instead, it has been steepening following recent Federal Reserve policy decisions and persistent inflation pressures

Key Yields (Late October 2026):
• 2-year Treasury yield: ~4.60% to 4.75%
• 10-year Treasury yield: ~4.94% to 5.07%
• 30-year Treasury yield: ~5.30%

Recession Signals vs. New Normal: While a historically inverted yield curve was viewed as a classic precursor to recessions, analysts note that the current environment reflects structural fiscal and supply dynamics rather than an imminent economic contraction.