Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

April inflation matches expectations; markets celebrate

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Tipswatch

Both all-items and core inflation increased 0.3% in April, as predicted. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After three months of higher-than-expected inflation, U.S. prices in April increased on target, setting off a euphoric mood in the stock and bond markets. The … Continue reading →

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My schedule … and what’s coming up

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com If you’ve been reading this Tipswatch site for long, you know what that headline means. I am traveling again. By the time you read this Tuesday morning, I will be somewhere in northern Spain. And that … Continue reading →

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Real yields are rising, but haven’t yet hit highs of 2023

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I’ve been watching with fascination as market real yields of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have been steadily rising in recent weeks. We can look at several apparent causes: Definition: The real yield to maturity of a TIPS … Continue reading →

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New 5-year TIPS gets a real yield of 2.242%, 2nd highest in 15 years

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $23 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CKL4 — resulted a real yield to maturity of 2.242%, the 2nd highest result for this term since October 2008. The … Continue reading →

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Next week’s 5-year TIPS auction has solid appeal

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Tipswatch

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 →

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