Category Archives: Federal Reserve

‘No surprises’ July inflation report gives the Fed a break

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Tipswatch

Is inflation really slowing? And what does this mean for I Bonds, TIPS and the Social Security COLA? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The July inflation report provides evidence that U.S. inflation is gradually slowing, which should be good news for … Continue reading →

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Federal Reserve is losing credibility, at the worst possible time

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stood in front of reporters Wednesday afternoon and said: For some households, businesses, and market professionals five years of high inflation have left a mistaken impression that’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Disinflation triggers in June, but for how long?

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Tipswatch

All-items inflation fell 0.4% for the month; annual rates also dipped. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. inflation fell in June at a rate much deeper than expected, a big surprise. But current events in Iran make this dip look “transitory,” … Continue reading →

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TIPS vs. I Bonds: Right now, it’s ‘advantage TIPS’

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While on holiday in France, I got an email from reporter Susan Tompor asking about the current attractiveness of Series I Savings Bonds. Are these investments drawing more attention as inflation rises? My immediate reaction was, … Continue reading →

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5-year TIPS auction gets a real yield of 1.955%, a good result for investors

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s reopening auction of a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CQP9 — generated a real yield to maturity of 1.955%, a good result for investors. Real and nominal Treasury yields moved higher late Wednesday … Continue reading →

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