Category Archives: Inflation

2024: An inflation-watcher’s year in review

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This year 2024 brought many surprises. For example: Did you think the stock market would soar higher after the Federal Reserve started lowering short-term interest rates? OK, that seemed predictable. But then did you foresee that … Continue reading →

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Could the 10-year Treasury yield hit 6% in 2025?

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Tipswatch

It is a possibility, says a T.Rowe Price analyst. We haven’t seen that level in 25 years. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The chief investment officer at T.Rowe Price is making a bold prediction: Yields on the 10-year Treasury note could … Continue reading →

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Weak demand results in real yield of 2.121% for 5-year TIPS reopening auction

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. stock and bond markets were sent into turmoil Wednesday by confusing messaging from the Federal Reserve on future inflation and interest rates. As a result, the stock market plummeted and Treasury yields surged higher. … Continue reading →

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Rise in real yields (once again) makes 5-year TIPS auction look attractive

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Update, Thursday 1:35 p.m. ET: Weak demand results in real yield of 2.121% for 5-year TIPS reopening auction Update, Wednesday 5:17 pm ET: The Federal Reserve’s mixed messaging on inflation (expected to be a bit higher next … Continue reading →

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November inflation again ticked higher, to an annual rate of 2.7%

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Tipswatch

Troubling conclusion: U.S. inflation is no longer slowing and remains too high. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Although annual U.S. inflation rose from 2.6% in October to 2.7% in November, financial markets are likely to view today’s report as a positive, … Continue reading →

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