35 years: Professor in economics & finance
In this video, Kent covers the various yield curve shapes and how these can be explained. Kent also explains the bank rate, and how changes in this can affect the economy.
In this video, Kent covers the various yield curve shapes and how these can be explained. Kent also explains the bank rate, and how changes in this can affect the economy.
11 mins 8 secs
The yield curve, the relationship between bond yields and maturities can be used to describe the current and future state of the economy. The yield curve depicts times of normal economic activity and can be used to predict an impending recession.
Key learning objectives:
What is the yield curve?
The theories that explain the curve
The implications of the yield curve