Category Archives: Inflation

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 →

Posted in Bank CDs, Inflation | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | 6 Comments

Podcast: ‘Inflation Guy’ questions the Fed’s resolve to fight soaring prices

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Tipswatch

“The recession isn’t going to happen tomorrow, but it will happen next year.” Tipswatch.com As we all expected, the Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday, while also announcing plans to begin paring … Continue reading →

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Treasury holds I Bond’s fixed rate at 0.0%; composite rate rises to 9.62% for six months

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com EE Bonds will have a fixed rate of 0.1%, but continue doubling in value after 20 years, creating an effective interest rate of 3.5% The U.S. Treasury just announced the May to October 2022 terms for … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond | 21 Comments