Category Archives: Inflation

Federal Reserve gives savers another slap in the face

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Tipswatch

Ouch. But it’s OK. We’re used to it. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee on Wednesday issued minutes from its June meeting, with the headline being: ‘Economy is improving, inflation is rising, but Fed stands by ultra-low interest rates well … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation rose 0.3% in June

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Tipswatch

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. Over the last 12 months, inflation increased 2.1%. The June increase – which hit … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation rose a sharp 0.4% in May

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tipswatch

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. That creates an inflation rate of 2.1% over the last 12 months, the biggest … Continue reading →

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Tracking inflation and I Bonds: A new data page

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Tipswatch

I have added a new data page to this site’s top navigation: Tracking Inflation and I Bonds that I will be updating each month when new inflation numbers are released. I have been having a hard time finding this information, so … Continue reading →

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I Bond scenarios: Counting down to May 1, 2014

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Tipswatch

May 1 update: Treasury drops I Bond fixed rate to 0.1% If you haven’t bought US Savings I Bonds up to the limit in 2014, you face an interesting decision: Buy right now, or wait until May 1, when the … Continue reading →

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