Category Archives: Inflation

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

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Tipswatch

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

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Tipswatch

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?

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Tipswatch

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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‘No surprises’ July inflation report gives the Fed a break

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Tipswatch

Is inflation really slowing? And what does this mean for I Bonds, TIPS and the Social Security COLA? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The July inflation report provides evidence that U.S. inflation is gradually slowing, which should be good news for … Continue reading →

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The I Bond’s fixed rate is going higher. But how much?

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Tipswatch

A new fixed rate of 1.30% looks like a real possibility. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve seen a fascinating explosion in real yields in 2026 as the war with Iran, inflationary pressures and soaring federal deficits are straining the U.S. … Continue reading →