Category Archives: Inflation

U.S. inflation holds at 3.4% for August. Will that lead to a rate hike?

Plus, what’s ahead for investors in TIPS and I Bonds? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. all-items inflation rose 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August, up from 0.1% in July. The annual rate held at 3.4%, matching expectations, the … Continue reading

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Schwab analysts weigh in on bond-market disruptions

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am posting this Schwab podcast as an add-on to my Friday article, “Secretary Bessent, take note: Treasury yields are not ‘too high’.” Note that the podcast focuses on Bessent’s actions and the bond market’s reaction. It … Continue reading

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Secretary Bessent, take note: Treasury yields are not ‘too high’

Plus: Reaction to Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A week ago, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to double the Treasury’s buy-back of long-term U.S. debt, up from $2 billion to $4 billion a week … Continue reading

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30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 2.973%, highest in nearly 25 years

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $8 billion in a reopened 30-year TIPS, CUSIP 912810US5, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.973%, highest for this term since October 2001. While that’s historic, the real yield fell just … Continue reading

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Will this week’s stellar 30-year TIPS auction attract investors?

30 years is a difficult maturity for a small-scale investor. NOTE TO READERS: The U.S. Treasury announced Wednesday (one day before the auction) that it is doubling its buy-backs of longer-term Treasurys. This continues the Treasury’s moves to focus on … Continue reading

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