How do government policies and economic forces shape inflation trends? For Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) candidates, these dynamics offer insight into monetary and fiscal policy principles.

With inflation easing and unemployment on the rise, the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates marks a big moment in the U.S. economic policy. How should finance professionals interpret these changes?

By examining the behavior of the bond market’s yield curve, analysts can gauge upcoming economic cycles. Recently, shifts in the curve have sparked increased focus among investors and policymakers.