Category Archives: I Bond

When rates decline, I Bonds get more attractive

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, I noticed something very interesting: The real yield of the most recent 5-year TIPS fell on the secondary market at one point to 1.08% and closed the week at 1.10%. CUSIP 91282CNB3 had its … Continue reading →

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Forecast: I Bond’s fixed rate is likely to fall to 0.90%

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In two months, probably on Halloween morning, the Treasury will announce a new fixed rate, inflation-adjusted variable rate and composite rate for U.S. Series I Savings Bonds purchased from November 2025 to April 2026. And I … Continue reading →

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A historical look at political influence over the BLS

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Tipswatch

The BLS over time: ‘A tin can tied to my coat tail‘ This article is republished by permission of the authors. By Philippa Dunne & Doug Henwood / TLR Analytics We have worked closely with the Bureau of Labor Statistics … Continue reading →

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U.S. annual inflation held steady in July at 2.7%, better than expected

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Tipswatch

Core inflation, however, rose to 3.1% annually despite moderating shelter costs. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The July inflation report offered a mixed bag of results. Seasonally adjusted all-items inflation increased 0.2% for the month, as expected, and held steady at … Continue reading →

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Inflation jumped higher in June to annual rate of 2.7%

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As economists expected, U.S. all-items inflation moved higher in June, up 0.3% for the month and 2.7% year over year, well above the annual rate in May of 2.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Core … Continue reading →

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