The 20 Yr - 5 Yr spread (5s20s) is +57 basis points as of September 14, 2026, down 3 bps on the day. The 52-week range is 57 to 108 bps.
| ΔD(bps) | ΔW(bps) | ΔM(bps) | ΔQ(bps) | ΔY(bps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3 | -14 | -31 | -20 | -45 |
Current spread is at the 0th percentile of its 52-week range.
The 20 Yr - 5 Yr Treasury spread is the difference between the 20 Yr and 5 Yr par yields. When positive, the curve is "normal" — longer maturities yield more than shorter ones, compensating investors for duration risk. When negative (inverted), the curve signals that the market expects lower future rates, often associated with recession risk or aggressive monetary tightening. The current level of 57 bps sits at the 0th percentile of its 52-week range (57 to 108 bps). Spread changes are driven by shifts in rate expectations, term premium, and supply-demand dynamics. Fixed income traders use these spreads to construct curve trades — steepeners profit when the spread widens, flatteners when it narrows.