Category Archives: Inflation

Inflation expectations are soaring, with a short-term twist

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve been writing about inflation and inflation breakeven rates for 10 years, and I’ve never seen anything quite like the picture presented by this chart, which shows the trend in the 5-year inflation breakeven rate over … Continue reading →

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Could rising real yields cause the Treasury to raise the I Bond’s fixed rate above 0.0%?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com There’s been a lively discussion going on over at the Bogleheads forum about the possibility that the recent rise in real yields could prompt the Treasury to raise the fixed rate on the Series I Savings … Continue reading →

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January inflation rises 0.3%: What does it mean for TIPS and I Bonds?

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Tipswatch

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

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Tipswatch

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?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Tipswatch

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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