Category Archives: I Bond

U.S. inflation rose a sharp 0.4% in May

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tipswatch

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. That creates an inflation rate of 2.1% over the last 12 months, the biggest … Continue reading →

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Tracking inflation and I Bonds: A new data page

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Tipswatch

I have added a new data page to this site’s top navigation: Tracking Inflation and I Bonds that I will be updating each month when new inflation numbers are released. I have been having a hard time finding this information, so … Continue reading →

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I Bond scenarios: Counting down to May 1, 2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tipswatch

May 1 update: Treasury drops I Bond fixed rate to 0.1% If you haven’t bought US Savings I Bonds up to the limit in 2014, you face an interesting decision: Buy right now, or wait until May 1, when the … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation rose 0.2% in March, what does this mean for I Bonds?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Tipswatch

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this morning. This was slightly higher than the expected rate of 0.1%, and resulted in … Continue reading →

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Next up: 5-year TIPS auctions April 17, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Tipswatch

What was looking like a fairly attractive auction of a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security has lost a little of its luster in the last week, but this one is still worth a look. The Treasury announced Thursday it will … Continue reading →