US Interest Rates

Yield curve rates

Yield curve spreads

Yield curves at three dates in the zoom window

Federal reserve interest rates are a key indicator of the health of the economy. The yield curve is a plot of interest rates at different maturities, and is often used to predict economic downturns. An inverted yield curve, where short-term rates are higher than long-term rates, is often seen as a sign of an impending recession. The Federal Reserve uses interest rates to control inflation and stabilize the economy.