The yield spread between long-term and short-term Treasury securities is known to be a good predictor of economic activity, particularly of looming recessions. One way to learn more is through a ...

The slope of a line, often denoted by the letter m, is defined as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal ...

Investors should examine the yield curve for Treasury securities as part of their investment decision-making process. A yield curve is a way to measure bond investors' feelings about risk, and can ...

The following is a guest editorial by Brian P. Coppola, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and associate chair for educational development and practice in the department of chemistry at the University of ...

This paper presents results of a study to assess the optimum slope of load-deflection curve to be used in bending Young's modulus calculation. Bending tests were carried out in accordance with ...

The municipal bond yield curve is the steepest in more than a quarter-century as investors continue to shun long-term munis in favor of short-term debt. The 30-year, triple-A rated muni at market ...