As fears grow over a wobbly economy, talk of the yield curve—especially when it becomes inverted—grows, because it has often been seen as a chief predictor of a recession. Key terms: Interest rates ...

The 3-Month Treasury Bill’s rate of 5.50% is currently the highest among US treasuries as of June 2023. It was 0% at the beginning of last year. The 3-month rate is currently higher than the 3-year by ...

Isabel O’Brien is an experienced business journalist who specializes in private equity, infrastructure, and financial misconduct. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...