Category Archives: Federal Reserve

May’s inflation report gives the Fed breathing room

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Tipswatch

Both all-items and core inflation came in below expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve, which is set to provide future rate predictions this afternoon, got a bit of good news this morning from the May inflation report. Inflation … Continue reading →

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Real yields continue their wild ride

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you follow me on Twitter (yes, I still call it Twitter), you might have seen a very recent (June 5) post observing that real yields appeared to be heading back below 2.0%, breaking a two-month … Continue reading →

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This week’s 10-year TIPS reopening auction looks attractive

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Real yields have had a bumpy ride over the last several weeks, but as things settle down, it looks like this week’s reopening auction of a 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security could be a promising investment. This … Continue reading →

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April inflation matches expectations; markets celebrate

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Tipswatch

Both all-items and core inflation increased 0.3% in April, as predicted. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After three months of higher-than-expected inflation, U.S. prices in April increased on target, setting off a euphoric mood in the stock and bond markets. The … Continue reading →

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Real yields are rising, but haven’t yet hit highs of 2023

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve been watching with fascination as market real yields of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have been steadily rising in recent weeks. We can look at several apparent causes: U.S. inflation has perked higher since the beginning of … Continue reading →

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