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Economic Commentary

Swaps and the Swaps Yield Curve

Interest rate swaps have become a popular financial derivative, and market watchers and economists are paying closer attention to them and their associated yield curves. This Commentary gives a brief introduction to swaps and their relation to other interest rates.

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Suggested Citation

Haubrich, Joseph G. 2001. “Swaps and the Swaps Yield Curve.” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Economic Commentary 12/1/2001.

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