What is a Treasury forward curve?

The Treasury forward curves represent market-implied future yields of on-the-run U.S. Treasury notes of different tenors. Each curve is derived from observable market data, including futures contracts, market swap rates, and current outstanding Treasury instruments.

What is a 5 year Treasury yield?

The 5 Year Treasury Rate is the yield received for investing in a US government issued treasury security that has a maturity of 5 years. The 5 Year treasury yield is used as a reference point in valuing other securities, such as corporate bonds. The 5 year treasury yield is included on the longer end of the yield curve.

What is a 5 year Treasury rate?

This is higher than the long term average of 3.75%. The 5 Year Treasury Rate is the yield received for investing in a US government issued treasury security that has a maturity of 5 years. The 5 Year treasury yield is used as a reference point in valuing other securities, such as corporate bonds.