I talk a lot about the yield curve on here and I found this article to be helpful in understanding the nuances between the 2/10 and 10/30.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/4042586-yield-curve-tell-bit-growth-now-bit-less-later
http://seekingalpha.com/article/4042586-yield-curve-tell-bit-growth-now-bit-less-later
but all jokes aside Risk manager seems a more accurate term.