"minimal additional deaths and injuries to our brave troops" - it's not like they are at risk of being shot…
The front half of the CPI-U graph posted above, looks suspiciously like an intentionally-drawn dove. Let's hope that just randomness…
But how do we know whether or not your article was completely written by AI to "prove" that David Enna…
Excellent point!
Category Archives: Investing in TIPS
Next week’s 5-year TIPS auction has solid appeal
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Note: I am posting this auction preview early because my I Bond buying guide will be going up Sunday morning. Keep in mind that real yields are currently highly volatile and will change by Thursday’s auction. … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged bonds, inflation, interest-rates, investing
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March inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 2.96%
Inflation again rose higher than expected in March, probably putting Fed rate cuts on hold. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Updated analysis … I Bond dilemma: Buy in April, in May, or not at all? Non-seasonally adjusted inflation rose 0.65% in March, … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond
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A 5-year TIPS will mature April 15. How did it do as an investment?
Answer: Very well. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I got a reader question this week about CUSIP 9128286N5, a 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security that will mature on April 15, 2024. The question reminded me that this TIPS has completed its cycle, … Continue reading
Posted in Bank CDs, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
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10-year TIPS reopening auction gets a real yield of 1.932%
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Blame it on the Fed. Early this week, it looked likely that today’s reopening auction of a 10-year TIPS — CUSIP 91282CJY8 — would generate a real yield to maturity of 2.0% or higher. But the … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
Tagged bonds, economy, inflation, interest-rates, investing
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10-year TIPS reopening auction could reach real yield of 2.0%
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer $16 billion in a reopening auction of CUSIP 91282CJY8, creating a 9-year, 10-month Treasury Inflation-Protected Security. Real yields have been trending higher over the last few weeks, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
I appreciated your timely update on CPI. It provided some certainty in these uncertain times. Thank you.