| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score | Length of keyword |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flatten the yield curve | 1.15 | 0.8 | 3283 | 15 | 23 |
| flatten | 0.01 | 0.2 | 749 | 30 | 7 |
| the | 0.26 | 1 | 8023 | 4 | 3 |
| yield | 1.7 | 0.8 | 5210 | 60 | 5 |
| curve | 0.49 | 0.8 | 3950 | 66 | 5 |
| Keyword | CPC | PCC | Volume | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flatten the yield curve | 0.55 | 0.8 | 692 | 23 |
| flatten the yield curve meaning | 0.76 | 1 | 8888 | 83 |
| why does the yield curve flatten | 0.43 | 0.2 | 1104 | 75 |
| what causes the yield curve to flatten | 0.24 | 0.6 | 8621 | 52 |
| when does the yield curve flatten | 0.72 | 0.6 | 459 | 40 |
| why do yield curves flatten | 1.84 | 0.8 | 3920 | 20 |
| flat yield curve meaning | 0.63 | 0.5 | 598 | 25 |
| what does flat yield curve mean | 0.82 | 0.1 | 1840 | 77 |
| flat yield curve means | 1.15 | 0.4 | 4846 | 56 |
| flat yield curve explained | 0.86 | 0.2 | 3755 | 90 |
| flat yield curve definition | 0.9 | 1 | 5858 | 96 |
| what does a flat yield curve indicate | 0.9 | 0.8 | 9992 | 72 |
Yields move inversely to prices. A steepening curve typically signals expectations of stronger economic activity, higher inflation, and higher interest rates. A flattening curve can mean the opposite: investors expect rate hikes in the near term and have lost confidence in the economy's growth outlook.
Is the flattening yield curve a cause for concern?The markets tend to worry that flattening yield curves mean we're hurtling toward recession. "A flatter yield curve hurts bank profits, stability, and willingness to lend. Also, a flatter yield curve is viewed as a sign of upcoming weakness," said Bob Johnson, Morningstar's director of economic analysis.
Why is the yield curve flattening?The reason why a flat yield curve threatens TD’s U.S. business is because it puts pressure on margins. Banks borrow from the Federal Reserve at rates that are related to short-term Treasury yields. They lend at rates that are related to long-term Treasury yields.
