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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.4%  in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 0.8%. From August until … Continue reading →

The Treasury just announced next week’s TIPS auction: CUSIP 912828H45, a new issue with the coupon rate to be determined at  auction. This auction will come amid a lot of turmoil in financial markets, with Treasury yields plummeting while the … Continue reading →

As the stock market tumbles a bit from all-time highs, the Treasury market is soaring, with yields dropping to 1.96% yesterday on the 10-year nominal Treasury. It is hard to believe that the US is seeing: 1) better-than-average economic growth, … Continue reading →

After suffering through a miserable 2013, holders of mutual funds based on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities enjoyed a rather pleasant 2014. The TIP ETF – a big fund that is diversified through maturity dates – started the year on Jan. 2  … Continue reading →

The Treasury just announced that its reopening of CUSIP 912828C99 – creating a 4-year, 4-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security – auctioned with a yield to maturity of 0.395%. This is the highest yield – and first positive yield – for any … Continue reading →