$$960\mathrm{.}82$An inverted yield curve is an indication that $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

the yields to maturity on all bonds are less than market interest rates

long$-$term yields and interest rates are higher than short$-$term rates

short$-$term yields and interest rates are higher than long$-$term rates

the economy is in the process of a significant recovery

$$792\mathrm{.}45$

$"$$$1,000\mathrm{.}00"$

$$979\mathrm{.}26$

$"$$$1,040\mathrm{.}12"$

$"$$$1,058\mathrm{.}46"$

$"$$$1,021\mathrm{.}00"$