"Yield Curve"

A graph that shows, at any given time, how the yield varies with the period to maturity. Usually, the curve slopes upwards but occasionally it slopes down or is flat. A flat yield curve means that yields on long-term bonds are not much higher than those on short-term notes. See With a Flat Yield Curve, Which Mortgages Are Best?

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