Life & Money Market Commentary Market Insights What Is the Yield Curve and Why Does It Matter? Jon Byman Aug 15, 2019 In the past 60 years, an inverted yield curve has preceded every recession. Photo credit: Andrew Brookes share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article Why Bonds Still Belong in a Portfolio Learn more article Why the Federal Reserve May Taper Its Quantitative Easing Program Learn more article Descending From the “Easy Policy” Mountain Summit Learn more