Yield Curve Is Distorted by Policy Moves, BNP's Howard Says

The transcript discusses the impact of higher borrowing costs on expansion, the importance of monitoring the yield curve, and the distortion in the treasury market due to policy moves. It also explores the sensitivity of GDP growth and corporate earnings to interest rates, highlighting the role of alternative credit providers in the US financial market. The discussion emphasizes that despite a flattening yield curve, lending activity may not slow down significantly due to the presence of ample money in the credit market.

What factors contribute to the distortion of the yield curve as mentioned in the text?

In what ways do alternative credit providers differ from traditional banks in response to the yield curve?