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Flattening of the Yield Curve |
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Flattening of the yield curve A change in the yield curve when the spread between the yield on long-term and short-term Treasuries has decreased. Compare steepening of the yield curve and butterfly shift. Flattening of the Yield Curve A change in the yield curve for bonds in which the yield spread on short-term and long-term Treasury bonds decreases. That is, a flattening of the yield curve occurs when either the yield increases for short-term bonds and decreases for long-term bonds, or vice versa. It is important to note that the yield curve is a graphic representation, plotting yield against maturity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This has allowed our revenue growth to progress nicely in spite of the challenges presented by the flattening of the yield curve and the related competitive rate pressures on attracting deposits. The prolonged flattening of the yield curve continues to compress net interest margins for most banks. In addition, Fitch expects MCH's investment portfolio which heavily weighted towards fixed income investments to throw off greater investment income given the flattening of the yield curve. |
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