Category Archives: I Bond

U.S. inflation surges 0.9% in June, nearly double expectations

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. inflation surged 0.9% in June, much higher than expectations. It was the fifth month in a row that actual inflation far exceeded consensus estimates. My conclusion: Economists really have no idea where inflation is heading. … Continue reading →

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Here’s why this week’s 5-year TIPS reopening auction makes investment sense

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Can anyone make the case that a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security with a yield lagging inflation by 1.73% and an upfront premium cost of nearly 10% makes sense as an investment? Hey, I can. But that … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation surges 0.6% in May, again higher than expected

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com For the third month in a row, U.S. inflation surged to higher-than-expected levels in May, reaching the highest annual level in nearly 13 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The Consumer Price Index for … Continue reading →

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As inflation breakeven rate rises, appeal of this new 5-year TIPS dwindles

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury will offer $18 billion in a new five-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security at auction on Thursday, April 22. This is CUSIP 91282CCA7, and its coupon rate and real yield to maturity will be set … Continue reading →

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I Bond dilemma: Buy in April, buy in May, or wait until later?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The March inflation report, released April 13, is going to create a lot of interest in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds, because the bond’s inflation-adjusted variable rate – for purchases from May to October — will … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond | 13 Comments