So far, the statistical nerds are still in charge at the BLS and I would trust their work. One very…
It appears to me that bond rates are trickling in an upward direction lately. On another note, going out and…
Are we going to get real inflation calculations the next three years? David, might it be better to postpone purchases?
[…] Speaking of Enna, the man should add fortune-teller to his impressive resume. He predicted the current rate of 3.98%…
Category Archives: Bank CDs
This week’s 5-year TIPS auction still looks solid
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As I noted in a post last week, the Federal Reserve’s recent moves to lower short-term interest rates haven’t caused real yields to decline. Instead, they have been rising. Normally, the 5-year real yield will track … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged investing, Treasury investments
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Let’s offer praise for high interest rates
Do you agree? Probably not. But high interest rates benefit savers. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Let’s step back in time, to 1965: I was 12 years old and folks from a nearby Savings and Loan came into my classroom to … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Cash alternatives, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Retirement, Treasury Bills
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The TIP ETF just hit a meaningless milestone
For some reason, the $110 net asset value is a marker for me. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I have been writing about Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities for more than 14 years, and that is plenty of time to dream up “significant … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Cash alternatives, Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
Tagged economy, finance, investing, money, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments
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5-year TIPS auction presents a dilemma
You can find better real yields by stretching out the maturity date, just a bit. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Important note, April 16: Treasury posted an amended announcement for this Thursday auction, moving up the closing times (probably because of … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Rise in real yields (once again) makes 5-year TIPS auction look attractive
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Update, Thursday 1:35 p.m. ET: Weak demand results in real yield of 2.121% for 5-year TIPS reopening auction Update, Wednesday 5:17 pm ET: The Federal Reserve’s mixed messaging on inflation (expected to be a bit higher next … Continue reading
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Tagged bonds, inflation, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I inadvertently ordered an item that I later found out was being shipped from a warehouse in China. All kinds…