Summary
- ‘Headline’ inflation rose 0.2% in May, but is up 2.8% over the last 12 months, highest since February 2012.
- Core inflation also increased 0.2%, showing that gasoline prices are not the sole source of inflationary pressure.
- Non-seasonally adjusted inflation was up 0.42% in May. What does this means for holders of TIPS and I Bonds?
Read my full analysis on SeekingAlpha.com
Also, I have updated my Inflation and I Bonds page with the new numbers.
And here are the new July inflation indexes for all TIPS.
Note, "when you establish an account..." It does say "at any time" (perhaps someplace else?) Regs are tricky!