The higher the maturity risk premium, the higher the probability that the yield curve will be inverted. b. The most likely explanation for an inverted yield curve is that investors expect inflation to increase. c. The most likely explanation for an inverted yield curve is that investors expect inflation to decrease. d. If the yield curve is inverted, short-term bonds have lower yields than long-term bonds. e.
Ideally, harvest pumpkins on a dry, sunny day. Wear gloves to protect your hands from the prickly vines. Use hand pruners or a sharp knife to cut the vine on either side of the stem. Give your pumpkin at least a few inches of stemâup to 6 is fantastic. You can trim off excess vine pieces later.
1 At this temperature, they will last for about six months. 2  When storing pumpkins, don't stack them. 3  When the skins of pumpkins touch, it can cause bruising and rotting. 4  Immediately remove and throw out any pumpkins that show signs of decay. If you don't want to cut the pumpkins, you can simply let the vine die back and pick them at your leisure. 2  Most people want them before that time, though. 3  Another sign that a pumpkin is ready to be harvested is that the stem starts to crack. 4  When harvesting, wear gloves because the stem can be very prickly.