Since 1960, an inverted yield curveâone with higher short-term rates than long-term ratesâhas preceded all five recessions. So how does an inverted yield curve signal a coming recession? Although term premiums do change over time, most of the day-to-day movement in the yield curve reflects changes in market expectations of future short-term interest rates. A steepening yield curveâthat is, one with an increasing spread between long- and short-term ratesâusually implies an expectation of higher short-term rates in the future.
1 Hospice care is for people with cancer that cannot be cured who are expected to live six months or less. 2  It is high-quality, compassionate care that focuses on relieving symptoms and helping patients and families cope with death and dying.
Hospice should be called at any time the patient has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. It is appropriate to discuss all of the patientâs care options, including hospice. Hospice care is provided in a setting that best meets the needs of each patient and family. The most common setting is the patientâs home. Hospice care is also provided in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals according to patient care needs.