Catherine Yeulet | Getty ImagesWhat the inverted yield curve meansGenerally, longer-term bonds pay more than bonds with shorter maturities.
"In normal times, the yield curve slopes upwards," he said.
But there's currently a downward sloping curve, also known as an "inverted yield," with the 2-year Treasury paying more than the 10-year Treasury .
'Real economic indicators are going to suffer'While a yield curve inversion is only one signal of a possible recession, it shouldn't be ignored, particularly at the lower end of the curve, experts say.
"The yield curve is not perfect, but it does better in general than standard forecasts."