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Insights from Don Drury

President, Moran Wealth Management

lthough investors do not have a crystal ball, certain nonetheless. Th is inversion historically
economic metrics can help investors and business owners has predicted seven out of the eight
Amake informed decisions on the direction of the economy. past recessions and has had one false
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For instance, leading economic indicators can signal changes in positive in 1994. On April 1, 2022,
the economy before they occur. One of the most well-known we briefl y saw the two-year
leading economic indicators is the Yield Curve, which conveys the Treasury note top the 10-year
relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates on Treasury note at 2.44%
treasury bonds. versus 2.38%, signaling to
Financial experts argue that the slope of the yield curve investors another recession
can predict future economic activity. In a normal economic may be impending. It is
landscape, the curve is upward sloping with the short-term rate important to remember
lower than the long-term. To understand why, it is useful to think that a recession does not
about treasury bonds as essentially investors lending money to the follow immediately after
U.S. government. As the maturity of a bond increases, investors an inversion. On average, a
expect to be compensated for the increased risk of lending their recession comes 19 months
money over a longer period. Th is relationship between short-term after the two-year and 3
ART by expectations of the Fed’s monetary policy, while long-term mind, we believe that we
and long-term rates can change, however, with the curve fl attening
10-year yield inversion.
and even inverting. Short-term rates are primarily infl uenced
With all of this in
remain at a crucial turning
rates are set by investor’s outlook on infl ation and economic
growth. A normal, upward sloping curve indicate investors predict
point in the economy
future economic health and market expansion. When investors
as the Fed embarks on
aft er
start to anticipate the economy slowing down in the future, this
aggressive monetary
DARK curve inverts with short-term bonds yielding higher than long- policies to combat
term bonds. Th is yield curve inversion signals investors have a
infl ation. Here at Moran
pessimistic long-term economic outlook and are willing to pay a
Wealth Management,
premium on shorter term bonds.
we are actively

Traditionally, economists look at the diff erence between
watching for changes
the three-month and the 10-year Treasury note to determine the
possibility of a future recession. Economists pay attention to this
indicators including
metric because it has reliably predicted the last eight recessions in leading economic
the yield curve and
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consecutively, including the Great Recession of 2008. As of June encourage you to reach
ummer is going by quickly with many days of afternoon rain Th is time of year, we have the time to enjoy them and their 23, 2022, the spread between the three-month and the 10-year out to us regarding any
and dramatic sunsets. Phil Fisher likes these days of colorful beauty and it's nice to save them in the form of a painting to Treasury has remained positive. Th e spread of the two-year and questions or concerns.
Sclouds and skies, especially. It gives him the opportunity to enjoy for years to come. His works can be seen at Phil Fisher 10-year Treasury note, on the other hand, does not have a perfect You may contact us at
paint the exciting colors and light. Th e quiet of this time of year Gallery in Crayton Cove during the months of September and track record of predicting a recession, but is still signifi cant, your own convenience
is nice, too. He works on paintings of birds you might catch a October. While in the area, a visit to Random Acts of Art, Paws on our mainline
glimpse of in the shallows of a mangrove tree or the “Footprints Pet Boutique and Shannon Green Jewelers is in order, as well. 239-920-4440
in the Sand” at the beach exciting the color that bounces off the Th ere is no waiting at the fi ve restaurants within walking distance or schedule an
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as they are characters of grace and charm, standing still in a fl oral laid-back charm, worth the visit. Located at the intersection of moranwm.com.
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www.MoranWM.com
2 Ibid
5801 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Suite 110, Naples, FL 34108
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