The Rising Yield Curve

Here’s a graph which illustrates the point I’ve been making about the market’s changing mood. Over the last few weeks, Treasury interest rates along the yield curve have been rising. This is a reflection of the market leaving conservative assets in search of riskier ones.

The increase in rates has been most prominent at the long end of the yield curve. From five years out to 30 years, interest rates have increased by roughly 50 basis points. Rates have climbed especially since March 6th.

Posted by on March 20th, 2012 at 1:29 pm


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