Saturday School: The Yield Curve Explained

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If you are unfortunate enough to get trapped at a party with some finance geeks, you might hear them bandy about this obscure term: “the yield curve.”

While the term itself might sound boring, it’s actually quite relevant for savers and investors. Watch this Khan Academy video and you’ll learn more about it, and actually see a real yield curve in action.

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