Dongchen, I always say that the inflation breakeven rate reflects sentiment but is a fairly lousy predictor of future inflation.…
Most likely the TIPS will outperform the I Bond over 5 years, if held to maturity. The 5-year TIPS currently…
David, there is a 5-year TIPS coming up April 23 that I assume you will be writing about. Could you…
Thanks for the detailed explanation. I believe you are saying the "breakeven inflation rate" should reflect the inflation expectation rather…
Category Archives: Inflation
January inflation rises 0.3%: What does it mean for TIPS and I Bonds?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.3% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 1.4%. The … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in December with rise in gas prices
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 1.4%. Core … Continue reading
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US inflation fell into deflation in December, down 0.1%; what does this mean for I Bonds and TIPS?
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months – the year 2015 – the all items index … Continue reading
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Up next: Treasury will reopen 5-year TIPS at auction Dec. 17, 2015
This is CUSIP 912828K33, a 4-year, 4-month TIPS, the shortest term you can buy at an auction. This TIPS was originally created April 23, 2015, with a coupon rate of 0.125% and a real yield to maturity of -0.335%. In … Continue reading
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New I Bond variable rate will rise to 1.54% on Nov. 1, 2015
The September inflation numbers are in, and this is a big number for I Bond investors. The number closes out the March to September period the Treasury uses to set the variable (inflation-adjusted) rate on I Bonds on Nov. 1. … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Certainly looks like a wait and see until mid-October situation for I-Bond purchases.