In early April, investment strategists and the financial media were buzzing with what they determined to be a recession signal. In this data-rich world, we find ourselves asking, this yield-curve-inversion, is it important?

Bonds are primarily meant to stabilise your portfolio and provide a buffer during volatility. Buying them for returns or yield can be dangerous and expose you to hidden risks.

The yield curve inversion may not be the disaster it’s being made out to be