I'm looking at purchasing 50% of next year's allocation before May 1 via the Gift Box option. Earning six to…
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/the-investment-that-can-shield-you-in-uncertain-times-36c1d850 Mr. Enna in the WSJ today :-)
Certainly looks like a wait and see until mid-October situation for I-Bond purchases.
Dongchen, I always say that the inflation breakeven rate reflects sentiment but is a fairly lousy predictor of future inflation.…
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U.S. inflation rises 0.3% in June; what does it mean for TIPS and I Bonds?
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. But over the last 12 months, overall inflation rose just 0.1%. While higher gasoline … Continue reading
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Variable interest rate on I Bonds will drop to -1.60% on May 1
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index declined 0.1%. This is an … Continue reading
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Deflation breaks (slightly), as US inflation rises 0.2% in February
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, US inflation was flat – 0.0%. February’s slight increase … Continue reading
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I Bond watchers: Important inflation report coming Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the September inflation report Wednesday morning, and this is the final piece of data needed to determine the inflation-adjusted interest rate for US Savings I Bonds from Nov. 1, 2014, to April … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation rose a moderate 0.1% in July
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in July on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, this ‘headline’ inflation rate increased 2.0%. The 0.1% number … Continue reading
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I’d wait until October to make a decision. The difference between keeping the cash in a 3% HYSA and buying…