On the other hand, we'd have a nuclear armed Iran capable of hitting mainland US... so there's that....
The war is definitely a factor because it creates uncertainty, for both inflation and the deficit. I call tariffs and…
There is a lot of noise as to what is going on in the bond market. While many factors contribute…
Wait, it turns out that ticking off all of your potential lenders when you need to borrow constantly is potentially…
Category Archives: I Bond
U.S. inflation surged 0.6% in January, again higher than expectations
Inflation is running at a 40-year high. What does it mean for I Bonds, TIPS and future interest rates? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Once again, U.S. inflation is running higher than expectations, a trend that will probably continue through the … Continue reading
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30-year real yield cracks through a milestone, rising above zero
Real yields are rising. Noticed that your TIPS fund or ETF has taken a hit? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Maybe it’s not really an Earth-shattering event, but something significant happened Friday: The real yield on a 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation surged 7.0% in 2021, the highest rate in 40 years
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
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It’s happening: Real yields are starting to rise
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
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
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Sleepy, no politics, just information here. You must’ve forgotten we were told from the horse’s mouth that Iran’s nuclear weapons…