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US 10Y-2Y Treasury Spread
Description
The 10Y-2Y Treasury spread is the most closely watched yield curve indicator. An inverted spread (negative value) has historically preceded US recessions, making it a key recession signal and measure of monetary policy stance.
Key risks
recession-risk
This risk may negatively affect the instrument’s performance under certain market conditions.
policy-error
This risk may negatively affect the instrument’s performance under certain market conditions.
The list of risks is not exhaustive and highlights the most material structural and market-related factors.
Portfolio role & behavior
Economic role
regime-signal
Behavior
counter-cyclical
The information provided is for analytical and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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