Category Archives: Inflation

Podcast: ‘The Inflation Guy’ analyzes the February inflation report

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Tipswatch

“This 7.9% rate is a jumping off point for what March will bring us.” Tipswatch.com As expected, U.S. inflation continued at a four-decade high in February, and things are likely to get worse with the spike in commodity and transport … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation soared 0.8% in February, hitting annual rate of 7.9%, highest in 41 years

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

Inflation continues at a four-decade high, with costs of shelter, food and gasoline surging. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The numbers are ugly, but today’s inflation report mostly matched economist expectations, despite hitting a 41-year high. The Consumer Price Index for … Continue reading →

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Should the Treasury raise the I Bond purchase cap to $100,000?

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Tipswatch

An op-ed piece in today’s Wall Street Journal makes the case. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Probably the most-often-mentioned “negative” of the U.S. Series I Savings Bond is the purchase cap of $10,000 per person per calendar year, plus the option … Continue reading →

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Podcast: ‘The Inflation Guy’ analyzes the January inflation report

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Tipswatch

‘Too much money chasing too few goods.’ Economists don’t like it, it’s too simple, but it’s still the best explanation out there. Tipswatch.com Another month, another inflation shocker. What does it all mean? Let’s get some answers from inflation guru … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation surged 0.6% in January, again higher than expectations

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Tipswatch

Inflation is running at a 40-year high. What does it mean for I Bonds, TIPS and future interest rates? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Once again, U.S. inflation is running higher than expectations, a trend that will probably continue through the … Continue reading →

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