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Summary The headline inflation increase was below the consensus estimate of 0.2%, but year-over-year inflation hit 2.9%, highest since February 2012. Core inflation increased 0.2%, matching expectations. Non-seasonally adjusted inflation increased 0.16% in June, triggering higher principal balances for TIPS … Continue reading →

Summary Medicare isn’t free and in fact may end up costing more than you expect. High-income earners may face substantially higher prices for Medicare coverage, as much as $8,800 a year in extra costs for a couple. Which Medigap plan … Continue reading →

Summary The result matched market expectations, so no surprises. Investors had to pay a premium to get the coupon rate of 1.0%, with an adjusted price of about $103.31 for about $101.57 for par value. The inflation breakeven rate came … Continue reading →

Summary While shorter-term real yields have been gradually increasing, the 30-year yield has actually been declining. Investors at Thursday’s auction will probably pay a 2% premium over par value because this TIPS currently has a market yield below the coupon … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →