Question

A downward-sloping yield curve generally indicates which of the following

(I) higher current short-term interest rates
(II) higher inflation expectations in future years
(III) a strong possibly of a recession within the next year
a) (I) and (III).
b) (II).
c) (III) only.
d) all are correct.

Answer 1

a

Step-by-step explanation:

A yield curve is a graph that plots the interest rate of bonds at a set point in time.

When the yield curve is downward sloping, it is expected that short term interest rate would be higher than the long term interest rate.

A downward sloping yield curve can be an indictor of coming recession.

A recession is when the GDP of a country for two consecutive quarters is negative. In a period of recession, interest rate is usually lower.

A downward sloping yield curve can also be an indicator that there is an expectation of lower inflation rate in coming years.

If the yield curve is upward sloping, the short term interest rate would be lower than the long term interest rate

A flat yield curve is an indicator that interest rate would be constant