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About Tipswatch

Author of Tipswatch.com blog, David Enna is a long-time journalist based in Charlotte, N.C. A past winner of two Society of American Business Editors and Writers awards, he has written on real estate and home finance, and was a founding editor of The Charlotte Observer's website.

Podcast: ‘The Inflation Guy’ analyzes the January inflation report

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Tipswatch

‘Too much money chasing too few goods.’ Economists don’t like it, it’s too simple, but it’s still the best explanation out there. Tipswatch.com Another month, another inflation shocker. What does it all mean? Let’s get some answers from inflation guru … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation surged 0.6% in January, again higher than expectations

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

Inflation is running at a 40-year high. What does it mean for I Bonds, TIPS and future interest rates? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Once again, U.S. inflation is running higher than expectations, a trend that will probably continue through the … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 14 Comments

30-year real yield cracks through a milestone, rising above zero

Posted on February 6, 2022 by Tipswatch

Real yields are rising. Noticed that your TIPS fund or ETF has taken a hit? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Maybe it’s not really an Earth-shattering event, but something significant happened Friday: The real yield on a 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Investing in TIPS | 13 Comments

New 10-year TIPS auctions with a real yield of -0.540%

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Tipswatch

The auctioned real yield came in higher than current market pricing, indicating fairly weak demand for this offering. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $16 billion in a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CDX6 — generated … Continue reading →

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A 10-year TIPS matured Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Tipswatch

CUSIP 912828SA9 was the first-ever 10-year TIPS to auction with a negative real yield. Still, it ended up out-performing its nominal counterpart. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com On January 15, 2022, a 10-year TIPS — CUSIP 912828SA9 — matured. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 7 Comments