As things stand today (two weeks out) the 5-year inflation breakeven rate is about 2.37%. If you think inflation will…
The upcoming 5 year TIPS auction is on October 22, 2026. Still waiting for the proposed real yield. As of…
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Up next: 5-year TIPS reopens at auction Aug. 20, 2015
The US Treasury will announce later this morning that it is reopening CUSIP 912828K33 at auction next Thursday, creating a 4-year, 8-month Treasury Inflation-Protected security with a coupon rate of 0.125%. The real yield (after inflation) will be set at the … Continue reading
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10-year TIPS auctions with a real yield of 0.491%
The Treasury just announced that a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security auctioned today with a coupon rate of 0.375% and a real yield (after inflation) to maturity of 0.491%. This is CUSIP 912828XL9 and it matures July 15, 2025. Because … Continue reading
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Checking in on today’s 10-year TIPS auction
Noncompetitive bids need to be placed by noon today if you are interested in investing in CUSIP 912828XL9, a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. This is a decently attractive offering, so it’s worth a look. The coupon rate and real … Continue reading
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Up next: New 10-year TIPS will be auctioned July 23, 2015
The US Treasury announced yesterday it will be creating a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security at an auction next Thursday – July 23, 2015. This is CUSIP 912828XL9 and the coupon rate and real yield to maturity will be set … Continue reading
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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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