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Spread and Yield-Gap Measures

Bond yield spread and yield-gap terms that compare bond returns against benchmarks or other asset classes.

This branch keeps broad yield-gap terms here while credit-specific spreads stay with ratings and bond risk.

In this section

  • Reverse Yield Gap: Understanding the Financial Anomaly
    An in-depth exploration of the reverse yield gap phenomenon where government bond returns exceed equity returns, typically during periods of high inflation.
  • Yield Spread
    Difference between two bond yields, used to compare maturity structure, credit conditions, or relative value.
Revised on Monday, May 18, 2026