Definitions for "Inverted yield curve"
The economic condition were the yield on short-term treasury issues is greater then the yield on long-term securities. In theory, this scenario could lead to further declines in interest rates and possible recession.
An uncommon situation in which long-term interest rates have lower yields than short-term interest rates. also called negative yield curve. see also yield curve, normal yield curve, flat yield curve.
A rare occurence during which short-term rates are higher than long-term rates.