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Relevant:

The term "soft landing" in news articles often peaks right before an economic shitstorm hits.

[mariacallous]

Just a few weeks before the 2024 presidential election in the United States, the Economist explained why the country’s economy was the “envy of the world,” with low unemployment, inflation under control, and a growth rate unmatched by any advanced economy. 

Even so, widespread domestic dissatisfaction with the world’s top-performing economy helped propel Donald Trump to victory. It was also partly due to the prices of grocery staples such as eggs—something Trump promised to lower early on in his second term as president but has yet to fully accomplish. 

Fast-forward a few months, and the U.S. economy is not the envy of many anymore. There are few signs of optimism among the traditional economic indicators, from capital markets to consumer confidence. Trump has, as promised, brought an economic revolution to the United States—just not in a good way.

U.S. stock markets have not only given up all the gains they piled on in the wake of Trump’s triumph, they are still sinking. Every other day brings a new “worst day since” headline for either the broad S&P 500 index, the narrower Dow Jones Industrial Average, or the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Markets are currently ruled by “extreme fear,” according to CNN’s Fear and Greed Index.

Bond markets, those traditional and ruthless vigilantes, are of two minds. Recently, though, the predominant concern is that Trump’s economic policies, especially on trade, will be such a drag on growth that the Federal Reserve will have to cut interest rates to counteract the inflation that Trump is also baking in with his import taxes and higher prices for businesses and consumers. (He launched his biggest trade war yet earlier this week and then carved out exceptions for the automotive industry after the heads of three major U.S. automakers got him on the phone; he also exempted one of his targets, Mexico, after another phone call.) Global bond markets are holding a yard sale because of Trump’s tariffs and economic arson, and also because Europe has decided to spend big on bombs and missiles.

Not to be overlooked is a wonky bond metric, an inverted yield curve on a couple of short-maturity U.S. government bonds, that has historically been a harbinger of recession.

Consumer confidence is dropping faster than it has in more than three years because consumers are worried about higher prices from Trump’s tariffs on the United States’ top trading partners. (Trump’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, insists that the negative economic data from recent weeks  is actually Biden administration data.)

One seemingly bright spot, a manufacturing index known as the PMI, is itself a canary in the coal mine because the uptick in manufacturing activity is a front-loaded response to get ahead of the avalanche of trade barriers and rising prices for manufacturing inputs. 

Despite Trump’s entreaties, farmers are not “having fun.” China’s retaliations against the latest round of U.S. tariffs will target more than $20 billion in dwindling agricultural export markets, which were already small due to Trump’s trade wars during his first term.

The U.S. dollar keeps falling—and not just against European economies but against the entire basket of other world currencies. That is the opposite of what should happen if tariff walls are erected, which indicates a much deeper lack of confidence in the greenback.

The employment picture doesn’t look much better, though the official numbers won’t be out until March 7. One early bellwether on U.S. payrolls indicates a sharp slowdown in new hiring last month. Economists making economic growth predictions consistently lowballed what Trump would actually do on trade and are now hustling to downgrade their outlooks for 2025. One much-watched metric actually predicts a severe contraction in U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, a massive shift from expected growth just weeks earlier.

In the trenches, or the quays, the picture isn’t much prettier. The people who buy, ship, offload, forward, and otherwise manage the massive flow of goods that keep the U.S. economy humming are struggling due to Trump’s on-again, off-again, on-again, off-again but only partially, and only for a month, trade wars.

Lars Jensen of Vespucci Maritime said that “it would be pure folly to make strategic moves when there’s no idea even what the rules are tomorrow,” Bloomberg’s Supply Lines newsletter reported from the big shipping confab in Long Beach, California, this week.

Yet this—despite the Wall Street optimism last fall about big tax cuts and bigger regulatory rollbacks, and a sudden realization now—is exactly what Trump campaigned on. He promised trade wars and a sharp increase in taxes on businesses and consumers, he fought for a weaker dollar, and he vowed to defenestrate the Federal Reserve and eviscerate the rule of law—two things that underpin U.S. economic and financial health and hegemony.

One big difference from the first Trump term is that the stock market corrections—and they have been especially harsh since Trump pulled the trigger on his trade war—do not appear to have made him recalibrate, unlike the first time around, when he viewed the daily ticker as a referendum. Bond markets are having no more luck, but that might be by design.

Shortly before the election, billionaire Elon Musk, Trump’s biggest backer during the campaign and now his hatchet-cum-chainsaw man gutting the federal government, explicitly stated that the goal was to inflict short-term pain, including a few market crashes, in order to put the U.S. economy on a healthier footing. The problem is that, so far, the gains are looking to be as ephemeral or as invented as Musk’s government cost savings.

A few decades ago, a Republican candidate for president was roundly and repeatedly mocked for running on “voodoo economics,” which, of course, soon became gospel for the GOP. This is like voodoo, except the sharp pins and pain don’t only get jabbed into dolls.

[thecrowskitten]

Resonance (Part 13)

Pairing: Sylus/OC (Ameris)

Summary:

Ameris and Sylus fight for their freedom.

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Taglist: @mcdepressed290

Word count: 1,931

A/N: I would like to be very clear that I do like Caleb's character, I just needed him to be this way for ~the plot~

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The air around them thickened, bowing under the pressure of gravity summoned by Caleb. Beneath their feet, the floor wavered as the corridor groaned from the tension and buckled like the skin of a drum. Caleb lifted his hand slowly, fingers flexing like a conductor teasing the first note of a dirge, and the world obeyed. A pulse slammed downward, fast and violent, and Sylus threw his arm around Ameris just as the force dropped like a guillotine. The ceiling cracked, floorplates split with shrieks of metal, and Sylus bore the brunt of it, crouching over her with knees braced and spine curved into a shield. His Evol ignited in a sudden blaze, black-red threads of energy wrapping around their bodies, straining to hold the pressure at bay. Blood trickled from his nose, but he didn’t yield. His eyes locked on Caleb, filled with a hatred cold enough to freeze stars. Every fibre of him screamed to retaliate, to lunge and tear and burn, but Ameris’s hand curled into his chest, anchoring him in place, her breath against his throat the only reminder that she was alive—still whole, still his.

Mia struck before he could recover. She moved like a serpent through smoke, her dragon-fiend speed distorting the air as she closed the distance between her and Ameris. She didn’t bother with words. Her claws gleamed silver, coated in some alchemical venom that hissed even before contact. Ameris pivoted to meet her, raising her arm to block, and the impact sent her skidding across the corridor like a ragdoll. She slammed into a wall with bone-snapping force. Something in her shoulder wrenched out of place. Her vision fractured. The pain was immediate, bright, and white-hot, but it was not the worst of it. No—the worst came a heartbeat later, when she felt the faint, fluttering stillness in her womb. For one terrible instant, she couldn’t feel the child. Her body locked in panic, and her Evol screamed to life, surging from her ribs like divine flame. Power spilled from her broken arm, running down her veins in molten light as she clutched her belly and prayed—not to gods, but to the bond inside her. She gave her unborn child everything she had left.

Behind her, Sylus saw her fall and snapped. The air detonated around him as he stood, drawing so deeply from his environment that the lightbulbs shattered and walls buckled inward. Energy coiled along his limbs like living fire, and when he struck, it was without mercy. His fist connected with Caleb’s shield in a white-hot burst that carved a tunnel through the air itself. Caleb staggered, caught off guard, his shield cracking like ice under pressure. Sylus didn’t let up. He unleashed a flurry of blows, each more precise and devastating than the last—energy folded into every strike, turning them into miniature implosions. For a moment, he gained ground, and Caleb’s face twisted from amusement to cold, frustrated calculation.

But gravity was a cruel, stubborn magic. Caleb whispered something in an ancient tongue and slammed his palm to the floor. The corridor rippled as if made of water, and suddenly the center of mass inverted. Sylus’s body wrenched upward, slammed into the ceiling with spine-snapping force. He crashed back down in a heap, the wind knocked from him. Caleb advanced, blood dripping from his mouth, his blade gleaming dark in the half-light.

Ameris stood. Her arm hung uselessly at her side, and blood streamed down her temple, but her Evol pulsed again, not just with power, but with clarity. She drew on Sylus, on their resonance—on the thin, golden thread that tied their souls together. Her injured body burned with renewed purpose, and with her good hand, she reached toward Mia. The dragon woman was circling, preparing another lunge, and Ameris saw the way her scales shimmered—like glass, not steel. Beautiful, yes, but brittle.

Ameris didn’t lash out this time. She whispered a single word in her mind—fracture—and let her Evol do the rest. Light lanced from her fingertips in a sweeping arc, but Mia danced through it, dodging left, then right. She split into illusions—five perfect doppelgängers, all snarling, all moving at once. Ameris’s vision blurred. Her power faltered.

“You can’t strike what you can’t see,” Mia hissed, all five voices overlapping.

Ameris dropped to her knees, gasping. Something inside her chest throbbed—like the curse pressing tighter, feeding on her weakness. She reached blindly toward Sylus, and in the same breath, he reached for her. Their fingers brushed. A current passed between them—warm, steady, and alive. Her Evol drank from him, and his from her. Power surged through both of them, lifting their heads in unison. Around them, the corridor glowed with a faint, pearlescent shimmer. The curse inside Sylus cracked, just for a second, the ruby on his chest flaring with a light that nearly overwhelmed.

But the curse held like a storm-glass—fragile, trembling, refracting the light into a thousand unstable shards, but unbroken. It quivered beneath the weight of their defiance, Sylus’s scream of rage still echoing through its core, Ameris’s verdict unravelling. It was as if time itself flinched, waiting to see whether their pain would be enough. A golden fracture slashed across the ruby embedded in Sylus’s chest, pulsing like a heartbeat—but the core remained intact, defiant in the face of all they’d given.

Sylus surged to his feet with a roar, his body a living conduit of wrath and radiance. He blurred toward Caleb once more, driving his fist into the man’s side with enough force to send him crashing through the nearest wall. Caleb hit the floor beyond in a roll, coughing blood, face slack with disbelief.

Ameris turned, scanning the room. Mia was there—one of them still real, still wounded. The true Mia bled from her side. Her breathing was laboured. Ameris focused, narrowed her eyes. Her Evol shimmered, divine will made flesh. She reached inside Mia’s body—not with claws or fists, but with intention. She gripped the thread of life that bound Mia to this world and twisted. It was delicate, like holding a strand of spider’s silk between blood-slick fingers. But doubt twisted through her. If she killed Mia now, the curse might end—but if she was wrong, if Mia wasn’t the source, she might doom them all. Her arm trembled, suspended between resolve and ruin, while Mia lunged, claws wide, teeth bared, the deathblow a breath away.

Her arm trembled mid-motion, the spell still burning at her fingertips, but doubt coiled through her ribs like smoke. She saw her child’s face in her mind, not yet born, yet already a tether. Mia’s eyes were wild with hatred, but behind them was something feral and frightened, something that mirrored the cruelty of the cycle they’d all been ensnared in. Ameris’s breath hitched as her instincts warred—end it now, or risk becoming the very executioner she feared. The weight of possibility pressed on her spine, slowing her hand as if the moment itself rebelled against resolution.

The weight of uncertainty pressed on her chest, thick as smoke. Her mind raced through every possibility, every consequence—each one a jagged edge that threatened to tear her apart from within. But then she looked at Sylus. He was still breathing, still fighting, still trusting her. She thought of the child. Of the cycle. Of how long they had been prisoners in someone else’s script.

Her thoughts split like lightning—future branching into terror and salvation, all teetering on a blade’s edge. Sylus’s breath staggered in her ears, the weight of his trust a gravity she could not abandon. Her child’s soul pulsed quietly inside her, small but steady, a heartbeat that dared her to believe in tomorrow. Ameris clenched her jaw, banishing the ghosts of failure, of fear, of cycles she had been born into but refused to die by. Her spine straightened. Her fingers steadied. And in that space between past and possibility, she made her choice—not as a victim of fate, but as its defier, its undoing.

Ameris exhaled slowly, releasing the grip of fear as her eyes ignited with sacred light. She met Mia’s oncoming form not with a cry, but a word so steeped in finality that it resonated through stone. The sound was not shouted, but spoken with clarity and force—a verdict delivered by a goddess returned to power.

“Enough.”

The word echoed like thunder in the chamber, and with it, Ameris ripped Mia’s life away. The dragon woman froze mid-leap, wings faltering. Her body hit the ground with a final, terrible thud. The air seemed to sigh, trembling on the edge of something immense. And then—

A sudden, wrenching surge tore through the chamber like a living tempest, an invisible beast clawing its way free. The ruby embedded in Sylus’s chest flared violently, sending shards of searing light spiralling outward like shattered glass caught in a storm. The air thickened, charged with a raw, desperate energy that set nerves ablaze and made the very walls tremble in terror.

It didn’t shatter. Not yet. It wailed—a high-pitched keen that clawed at their skulls, rattled the ruby in Sylus’s chest, and turned the lights above to flickering static. His body arched as the magic inside him surged and thrashed, desperate to hold on. A golden crack veined across the gemstone, but still it held.

Caleb, bloodied and burning, rose one last time. His mouth opened in a wordless howl, his hands crackling with gravity so dense it darkened the world around him. The corridor bent toward him. Reality twisted. He reached not to destroy, but to collapse everything, to take Skyhaven down in one final act of obliteration.

But then the light came. It pierced the chamber from above, silver and absolute, not the warm glow of Ameris’s divinity, but something older, colder. It descended in a single column and from it stepped a being without a face, cloaked in light, eyes like polished onyx. Judgment incarnate.

Caleb turned to flee, to beg, to lash out—But the light took him. Not dead. Taken. Plucked from the world like a rotten tooth.

A sudden, wrenching surge tore through the chamber like a living tempest, an invisible beast clawing its way free. The ruby embedded in Sylus’s chest flared violently, sending shards of searing light spiralling outward like shattered glass caught in a storm. The air thickened, charged with raw, desperate energy that set nerves ablaze and made the very walls tremble in terror. With a deafening crack, the gemstone shattered, scattering molten brilliance that bathed Sylus in cleansing fire. The ancient curse, bound tight for so long, unravelled in a shuddering release, leaving only silence and the promise of freedom in its wake.

The ruby on Sylus’s chest shattered in a flare of molten brilliance, leaving a clean, healed circle of skin beneath. He dropped to his knees, gasping, hands trembling as power unfurled within him—no longer twisted, no longer chained. He was whole. Ameris dropped beside him. Their hands met. Her forehead pressed to his.

“It’s done,” she whispered, voice cracking. Sylus pulled her into his arms, holding her like something sacred. 

“We’re free,” he said, and this time, it wasn’t a hope—it was a truth.

Around them, Skyhaven seemed to pause in silent reverence, the weight of endless years finally lifting from the air. In that suspended moment, freedom blossomed—a fragile, radiant promise that no chains, no curses, could ever bind again.

[quins-makeshift-menagerie]

What are your opinions on federal interest rates? Do you think the Federal Reserve is lowering fund rates fast enough to stimulate the economy in such a way that the impending recession is a soft landing? Have luxury industries and small businesses had enough warning time to prepare? Do you think this should come at the cost of offsetting inflation? How would you balance the two? Does the inverted bond yield curve of recent months influence your answer? Why?

I’m

Not smart enough to answer this in a way that would stimulate a meaningful conversation. Maybe as an adult I should be more educated on these things but it’s difficult

[economics-engineers-view]

Fortune: ‘YOLO’ spenders are propping up the economy, says Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel—but they’re about to run out of cash

Different times in last eighteen months probable times when recession was predicted but did not occur make me wonder whether analyzing certain economic data or certain economic indicator works?

1. Regularly Reading few credible news outlets on economic news

2. reading difficult 2022 winter as recession trigger from predicted volatility in energy prices

3. reading inverted yield curve since July 2022,

4. end of stimulus related COVID payments,

5. end of COVID related moratoriums,

6. rise of inflation to 9% in June 2022 and corresponding decrease in inflation with Fed rate hikes not intended to cause recession but slight increase in unemployment and slight slowdown translated as not extreme unemployment, minimal wage growth with stable prices termed as soft landing,

7. Rise in used car prices followed by stability in used car prices

8. Reasoning of delay between end of stimulus payments and rise of credit card debts, depletion of savings in people's bank accounts

9. Not all Student loans forgiven while only certain such as below 20k student loans forgiven and the other student loans coming due, auto loans borrowed at higher rates as potential issue

10. Commercial real estate as another reason to cause recession

11. Household debt/ credit card debt risen to certain level

12. California as bell weather state signaling recession

But economy has shown no weakening signs

And now, after over 1 year, a Wharton Prof thinks another event could trigger due to its timing:

"last good stretches for the economy before the summer ends and credit card bills come due.” He added that in the past, when students return to school in September and October

Let's see what happens!!

If/ when recession does occur, what indicators do economists follow or whether economists really have deep insight or traders such as Michael Burry, George Soros, would like to reverse engineer how one can predict after next boom business cycle which could be from 2024 to ..... Let's say 2028 or any such future year.

[yadavprince]

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Navigating the Inverted Yield Curve: Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Investors

When the U.S. Treasury yields on 10-year bonds dipped below those of 2-year bonds in late 2022, markets collectively held their breath. For decades, economists and investors have treated this phenomenon—known as an inverted yield curve—as a harbinger of economic trouble. But what exactly does it mean, and why does it matter to entrepreneurs, investors, and everyday professionals? This article…

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Trump’s Economic Time Bomb: How Reckless Policy Turned Market Volatility into a Bond Market Crisis

In the vast machinery of the U.S. economy, the stock market plays a visible, volatile role. But when it stumbles—or crashes—the damage doesn’t stop at plummeting portfolios. Beneath the surface, a deeper crisis brews in the bond market, where investor panic, soaring yields, and fiscal fragility combine to create a silent catastrophe. Recent history shows how short-sighted political decisions, particularly those made during the Trump administration, can turn financial turbulence into full-blown systemic threats.

When the stock market experiences significant drops, investor fear often triggers a stampede to liquidate assets. Even traditionally stable U.S. Treasury bonds, long considered the world’s safest investment, can become collateral damage. In a crash scenario, mass redemptions and uncertainty over government stability drive up yields, making borrowing more expensive for the federal government and increasing the cost of servicing debt. As interest rates climb, the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation and stimulate growth is severely constrained.

This fragility was made worse by Donald Trump’s confrontational trade agenda. The tariff wars he launched against China, the European Union, and other partners destabilized global commerce and fractured supply chains. These actions didn’t just raise prices on consumer goods; they sent shockwaves through financial markets, creating unpredictable conditions for investors and amplifying economic anxiety. Stock market volatility surged under the weight of erratic trade headlines and retaliatory measures from trading partners.

The impact on the bond market was particularly severe. Investors, unsure of the U.S. economic trajectory, demanded higher yields for holding government debt. As the yield curve repeatedly inverted during Trump’s term—an ominous signal of looming recession—confidence in U.S. fiscal management declined. Meanwhile, Trump's corporate tax cuts, while politically popular in some circles, led to ballooning deficits without generating the promised surge in investment or wages. The federal government found itself borrowing more than ever, just as faith in the U.S. economy began to falter.

Adding fuel to the fire was Trump’s frequent undermining of the Federal Reserve. His attacks on the central bank’s independence, coupled with wildly fluctuating policy messaging, shook the credibility of America’s economic leadership. Investors were left with a toxic blend of uncertainty, fiscal recklessness, and weakening institutional trust—conditions that made any stock market shock exponentially more dangerous.

In the end, the Trump administration's legacy is not just one of divisive politics but of destabilizing economic stewardship. Its policies magnified market fragility and exposed the interconnected nature of modern finance—where one crash can trigger a chain reaction through bond markets, interest rates, debt burdens, and public confidence. It is a cautionary tale of what happens when political ambition overrides economic foresight, and when the pursuit of headlines replaces the pursuit of stability.

[robfinancialtip]

The inverted yield curve, a key recession indicator, is signaling investors to prepare for a potential economic downturn.

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Recession Indicator Flashes Warning: Investors Prepare

The inverted yield curve, a well-known signal of recession, is warning investors to brace for a possible economic slowdown.

[theccpress]

🌀 Recession Odds Rise Amid U.S. Tariff Hikes and Market Anxiety

Recession Odds Rise Amid U.S. Tariff Hikes and Market Anxiety

🚨 Hold onto your portfolios, crypto enthusiasts! The traders at Kalshi and Polymarket just cranked the probability of a U.S. recession in 2025 to OVER 60%! Thanks to the recent surge in tariffs stirred up by our favorite former president (you know who I’m talking about), the vibes in the market are anything but chill. 😬

Here are some juicy nuggets:

Traders now foresee a 61% chance of recession! 💸

Tariff hikes have heightened economic anxiety like never before. 🥵

This is bound to shake things up for global and crypto markets. 🌍

As if we needed more reasons to stress-eat our crypto snacks, it's reported that Kalshi traders are REALLY jittery about 2025. With tariffs being raised, who’s got time for economic stability, right?

“Trump’s strategy appears to create a fertile ground for interest rate cuts.” — Anthony Pompliano, Investor, Commentator

But wait, there’s more! 📉 An inverted yield curve plus historical trends hint at a possible sticking of economic slowdowns. The cryptocurrency markets might face some serious turbulence. This economic rollercoaster is not just a phase—it's a full-on theme park of chaos!

Does anyone else think of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act every time tariffs are mentioned? Because I’m having some serious déjà vu. Repercussions are likely to reverberate through global trade dynamics and throw stability into the air like a coin flip. 🪙🙃

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Why an Inverted Yield Curve in India Could Signal a Recession

The India yield curve is one of the most important indicators of economic health, influencing bond markets, interest rates, and investment decisions. Typically, a yield curve reflects the relationship between short-term and long-term government bond yields. Under normal economic conditions, long-term interest rates are higher than short-term rates, resulting in an upward-sloping yield curve.

However, when the yield curve inverts, meaning short-term interest rates become higher than long-term rates, it raises concerns about an impending economic slowdown. An inverted yield curve has historically been a strong predictor of recessions in many economies, including the United States. But can an inverted India yield curve also indicate a potential recession? Let's explore.

What is an Inverted Yield Curve?

An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term interest rates exceed long-term rates. This inversion suggests that investors have low confidence in the near-term economy, leading them to buy long-term bonds, which pushes their yields lower.

For example, if the 10-year Indian government bond has a lower yield than the 2-year bond, it signals that investors expect slower growth and lower interest rates in the future.

Normal vs. Inverted Yield Curve

Normal Yield Curve: Long-term yields are higher than short-term yields, indicating economic expansion.

Flat Yield Curve: Short-term and long-term yields are almost the same, suggesting economic uncertainty.

Inverted Yield Curve: Short-term yields are higher than long-term yields, often preceding a recession.

Why Does an Inverted Yield Curve Signal a Recession?

An inverted India yield curve is considered a recession warning because it reflects investor pessimism and changing monetary policies. Here’s why:

1. Signals Tightening Monetary Policy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) controls short-term interest rates through monetary policy. If the RBI raises interest rates aggressively to combat inflation, it can lead to higher short-term borrowing costs. If long-term investors believe these rate hikes will slow down the economy, they demand long-term bonds, causing long-term yields to fall and inverting the yield curve.

2. Indicates Slowing Economic Growth

An inverted yield curve suggests that investors expect lower inflation and weaker economic growth in the coming years. When businesses anticipate a slowdown, they reduce hiring and investment, which can contribute to a recession.

3. Impacts Bank Lending and Credit Markets

Banks typically borrow money at short-term rates and lend at long-term rates. When the yield curve inverts, banks' profit margins shrink, making them less willing to lend. This credit tightening affects businesses and consumers, reducing spending and investment, which can further slow the economy.

4. Affects Business and Consumer Confidence

A prolonged inverted yield curve can create a negative feedback loop. When investors and businesses see the inversion, they cut back on investments and hiring, anticipating a downturn. This lack of confidence can turn economic caution into an actual recession.

Historical Evidence: Have Inverted Yield Curves Predicted Recessions?

Globally, inverted yield curves have predicted almost every major recession. In the U.S., an inverted yield curve preceded the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 recession.

In India, while yield curve inversions have been less frequent, historical patterns show that whenever the yield curve flattens or inverts, economic growth slows down.

For instance:

In 2013, India faced a credit crisis and economic slowdown when short-term rates spiked due to high inflation and capital outflows.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, India’s yield curve became flat as investors anticipated weak growth and RBI cut rates to support the economy.

While an inverted India yield curve has not always directly caused recessions, it remains a critical warning signal for policymakers, investors, and businesses.

What Should Investors Do When the India Yield Curve Inverts?

For investors, an inverted yield curve means increased caution in the markets. Here’s how to prepare:

1. Diversify Investments

During periods of economic uncertainty, diversification is key. Investors should consider safe-haven assets like gold, defensive stocks, and bonds with stable yields.

2. Focus on Defensive Sectors

Sectors like pharmaceuticals, consumer staples, and utilities tend to perform well during economic downturns. Investing in these industries can provide stability.

3. Monitor RBI Policies and Economic Data

Tracking RBI interest rate decisions, inflation trends, and GDP growth helps investors anticipate market movements. If the RBI signals rate cuts, it may indicate stimulus measures to counteract a slowdown.

4. Be Cautious with Debt Investments

If the India yield curve inverts, short-term borrowing costs may remain high, making corporate debt riskier. Investors should assess the creditworthiness of bonds before investing.

Conclusion: Should We Worry About an Inverted Yield Curve in India?

An inverted India yield curve is a strong warning sign that the economy may be heading toward a slowdown or recession. While not a guaranteed predictor, it reflects investor concerns about future economic conditions.

For policymakers, an inverted yield curve signals the need for proactive monetary policies, fiscal stimulus, and credit market support to prevent a deep economic downturn. For investors and businesses, it serves as a call to action to reassess strategies, manage risks, and prepare for potential economic challenges.

Understanding the India yield curve and its impact can help investors make smarter financial decisions and navigate uncertain times with confidence.

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The Yield Curve as a Recession Predictor: Analysis and Future Implications - (Short Version)

The Yield Curve as a Recession Predictor: Analysis and Future Implications Introduction The yield curve – typically measured by the spread between long-term and short-term Treasury yields – has long been studied as a signal of economic turning points. In particular, an inverted yield curve (when short-term rates exceed long-term rates) has an uncanny historical relationship with U.S.…

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Food Week February 28, 2025

Welcome to Food Week February 28, 2025. Late. Short but punchy. Heading to the Natural Product Show in Anaheim. Tariffs about to kick in, economy is floundering and eggs are still a disaster. Otherwise everything is great. Enjoy. MACRO The Yield Curve for government bonds has inverted, which is often a sign of an impending recession. At least 90 people have been caught smuggling eggs across…

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The Hidden Signal That Screams Recession—And No One's Paying Attention

Recession predictions come and go, often dismissed as economic fearmongering. But sometimes, the numbers don’t lie—and right now, several key indicators are flashing warning signs. From the inverted yield curve to stagnating employment trends and a historically low Free Cash Flow to Price ratio, the data suggests that we could be heading toward a significant economic slowdown. So, is this just…