An inversion in the yield curve is one of the most respected predictors of a forthcoming recession - the last time it occurred was in 2006. Now the yield curve has inverted again; what does this mean for your portfolio?

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NAB's fixed income guru Mark Todd talks to Gemma Dale about how a yield curve normally works and explains:

• The likelihood of a recession based on this indicator

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