I participated in this auction, and was pleased with the result, given the alternatives. The short term and low price…
My opinion: The bait was there to be taken. Now we need to see actual actions.
The market was surprised. Why? Because Warsh's tone and focus was unexpected. So am I the only one thinking he…
If we all resign ourselves to that outcome, we probably will. We can push for scrapping the cap instead, a…
Category Archives: I Bond
February inflation rose 0.4%: What does it mean for TIPS and I Bonds?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As expected, U.S. inflation surged 0.4% in February, triggered primarily by rising gasoline prices. But the overall February inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released this morning, is a bag of mixed messages. One … Continue reading
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Could rising real yields cause the Treasury to raise the I Bond’s fixed rate above 0.0%?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There’s been a lively discussion going on over at the Bogleheads forum about the possibility that the recent rise in real yields could prompt the Treasury to raise the fixed rate on the Series I Savings … Continue reading
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January inflation rises 0.3%: What does it mean for TIPS and I Bonds?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.3% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 1.4%. The … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in December with rise in gas prices
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 1.4%. Core … Continue reading
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An I Bond strategy for 2021: Buy them. Whenever. Just do it.
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com May 3 Update: I Bond’s fixed rate holds at 0.0%; composite rate soars to 3.54% ————————— If you’ve been reading my posts over the last decade, you know I generally don’t advise jumping right into an … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Excellent Book (2025) by Ray Madoff: The Second Estate. It reinforces the idea that just raising the cap won’t be…