Category Archives: Inflation

Attention investors: TIPS are now a viable, attractive alternative to I Bonds

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Tipswatch

An earthquake has hit the Treasury market. The result is that TIPS are becoming much more attractive. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The investment world — from Suze Orman to your Uncle Bob — has been fascinated by U.S. Series I … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 45 Comments

U.S. inflation again storms higher, increasing 1.0% in May and hitting 8.6% year over year

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

May inflation set another 40-year high. Food, gas and shelter prices were key factors, but prices were up in every category. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This is getting a bit dangerous, don’t you think? Seasonally adjusted U.S. inflation increased 1.0% … Continue reading →

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Highlights from Eastern Europe: Freedom, history, beauty … and inflation

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Tipswatch

I’ve been gone three weeks. Did anything happen? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Yes, I am now back home after a three-week adventure in Eastern Europe — Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. In all, adding in a recent trip to … Continue reading →

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Podcast: ‘Inflation Guy’ explains peak inflation

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Tipswatch

Are we there yet? Probably. Are our troubles over? No. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading coverage of Wednesday’s April inflation report, you might have noticed two strains of news spin: 1) “Inflation is coming down,” or 2) … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in April, again exceeding expectations

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Tipswatch

While annual inflation dipped slightly, inflation continues to run hot — too hot for complacency by the Federal Reserve. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com When is a surprise not a surprise? When it comes to economists trying to predict U.S. inflation. … Continue reading →

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