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 Care. The last stages of a serious illness can be so hard. You may feel like you have lost control over your life and what will happen to you. Hospice can help you get back some control by showing you what your options are and helping you make decisions about things that are important to you. You may want to consider hospice care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure the disease or prolong your life has become more of a burden than a benefit to you.