Long term fixed rate bond rates
Also, the longer the maturity, the greater the effect of a change in interest rates on the bond's price. Normal or ascending yield curve A "normal" yield curve (also called a positive or ascending yield curve) means that the yield on long-term bonds is higher than the yield on short-term bonds. Also, the longer the maturity, the greater the effect of a change in interest rates on the bond's price. Normal or ascending yield curve A "normal" yield curve (also called a positive or ascending yield curve) means that the yield on long-term bonds is higher than the yield on short-term bonds.