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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.

10-year TIPS auction: Real yields are rising

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Tipswatch

Thursday’s auction of a new 10-year TIPS will get a real yield nearly 50 basis points higher than a similar auction in November. But is that enough? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer a new 10-year Treasury … Continue reading →

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Podcast: ‘The Inflation Guy’ explains the December inflation report

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

“The Fed is in a real pickle. … Being on the tightening side of monetary policy is no fun.” Here is this week’s “Cents and Sensibility” podcast from inflation guru Michael Ashton. I am a big fan of this podcast … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation surged 7.0% in 2021, the highest rate in 40 years

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Tipswatch

December all-items inflation increased 0.5%, slightly higher than expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This seemed impossible just 12 months ago, when U.S. inflation ran at 1.4% for 2020. But December’s price increases continued an ominous trend in 2021, with annual … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 16 Comments

It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Tipswatch

In one week, real yields have increased as much as 30 basis points. Will this trend continue? Yes, if the Fed continues on its current course. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In the last week, the U.S. bond market seems to … Continue reading →

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I Bonds: A very simple buying guide for 2022

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Tipswatch

May 2, 2022 update: Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 9.62%. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com My usual beginning-of-the-year buying guide for U.S. Series I Savings Bonds has a lot of qualifications and “what ifs,” … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation | 100 Comments