Summary
- Real yields for this term have dipped about 8 basis points since August 1. Not a great trend heading into an auction week.
- But current after-inflation yields above 0.75% are attractive, and would be the highest yield at auction for this term in nearly 9 years.
- The inflation breakeven rate has dipped below 2.0%, a positive trend for TIPS investors.
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
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