Macro and Rates

These terms describe rate policy, inflation prints, and how bond yields can signal changing conditions.

CPI

CPI (Consumer Price Index) measures changes in the prices paid by consumers over time and is commonly used as an inflation indicator.

The fed funds rate is the target interest rate for overnight bank lending in the US and influences broader borrowing costs.

A yield curve shows interest rates across different bond maturities, often used to discuss growth expectations and recession risk.

Real yield is the return after accounting for inflation, often approximated as nominal yield minus expected inflation.