Category Archives: Inflation

U.S. inflation rose 0.1% in August: What it means for TIPS, I Bonds and Social Security COLA

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

This report is going to roil financial markets. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Surprises, surprises. Financial markets, which had been rallying over the last week on expectations of falling prices, got an inflation reality check today: Seasonally adjusted U.S. inflation rose … Continue reading →

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Video: An economist offers a common-sense look at U.S. inflation

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Tipswatch

‘We are, unfortunately, about to go through a period of prolonged, persistent high inflation.’ By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There’s a lot of speculation in financial markets right now about an upcoming dip in U.S. inflation, triggered by a strong decline … Continue reading →

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What’s up with those crazy real yields on ultra-short-term TIPS?

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Update: This TIPS matured Jan. 15, 2023. How did it work as an investment? Just about every month, I get emails or comments from readers pointing out what appears to be extremely attractive real yields on … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation went flat in July: What it means for I Bonds, TIPS and Social Security COLA

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

Core inflation continues at 5.9%, an unsustainable rate. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I warned you: Inflation numbers are notoriously fickle in the summer months, and so here we go: All-items U.S. inflation increased 0.0% in July on a seasonally adjusted … Continue reading →

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Don’t go ballistic over the way TreasuryDirect reports I Bond interest

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Tipswatch

Confusing? Aggravating? Of course, but also correct. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve had several communications recently from readers who are new to U.S. Series I Savings Bonds and freaking out by the apparently low interest payments reported so far on … Continue reading →

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