Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

‘No surprises’ July inflation report gives the Fed a break

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Tipswatch

Is inflation really slowing? And what does this mean for I Bonds, TIPS and the Social Security COLA? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The July inflation report provides evidence that U.S. inflation is gradually slowing, which should be good news for … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond | Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments | 32 Comments

The I Bond’s fixed rate is going higher. But how much?

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Tipswatch

A new fixed rate of 1.30% looks like a real possibility. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We’ve seen a fascinating explosion in real yields in 2026 as the war with Iran, inflationary pressures and soaring federal deficits are straining the U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect | Tagged investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments | 54 Comments

Federal Reserve is losing credibility, at the worst possible time

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stood in front of reporters Wednesday afternoon and said: For some households, businesses, and market professionals five years of high inflation have left a mistaken impression that’s hard to … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS | Tagged economy, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments | 57 Comments

10-year TIPS auction gets real yield of 2.438%, a great result for investors

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction today of a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.438%, the highest at auction for this term since October 2008. Investor demand appeared to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect | Tagged economy, investing, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments | 31 Comments

Coming this week: An attractive new 10-year TIPS

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury on Thursday will offer $21 billion in a new 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3. There’s a good chance this auction will generate the highest real yield to maturity for this term in nearly … Continue reading →