Author Archives: Tipswatch

Summary TIPS yields started and ended the year at relatively high levels, but dipped at midyear. TIPS outperformed the overall bond market as inflation expectations rose, increasing demand for TIPS and softening increases in yield. Are today’s higher yields a … Continue reading →

Summary A bear market for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities? Not based on this auction, which generated strong demand. The coupon rate of 0.12% fell just below the coupon rate of 0.125%, meaning buyers had to pay a small premium for this … Continue reading →

Summary The Federal Reserve’s key short-term interest rate has increased 25 basis points. Shorter-term Treasury yields have increased as much as 87 basis points since May. But interest rates on bank CDs have barely budged. It’s time for savers to … Continue reading →

Summary November prices were choppy, with costs of gasoline and shelter creating most of the increase. Non-seasonally adjusted inflation fell 0.16%, which will cause a drop in TIPS principal balances in January. With rising real yields, TIPS are looking to … Continue reading →

 Summary The grandfathered promotional price of $35 for 100+ channels makes DirecTV Now very attractive to cord cutters. And then you get a free 4th generation AppleTV? Isn’t this a no brainer? With this aggressive pricing and expansive service, AT&T … Continue reading →