An inversion would most likely be a signal that a recession is imminent. An inverted yield curve has a perfect track record of predicting recessions, according to RBC's Jonathan Golub. You can see this in the chart below â the shaded areas are recessions. Business Insider
As pregnancy tests, quantitative blood tests and the most sensitive urine tests usually detect hCG between 6 and 12 days after ovulation. However, it must be taken into account that total hCG levels may vary in a very wide range within the first 4 weeks of gestation, leading to false results during this period.
hCG Levels at 4 Weeks. A great way to understand just how rapidly these levels increase is to look at weeks 4 and 5 during pregnancy. During week 4, the average hCG level is 75 mIU/ml; this is when a missed period has just occurred. By the end of week 4, the amount of hCG in the body will be 1,940 â 4,980 mIU/ml.