Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

March inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 2.96%

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Tipswatch

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 →

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A 5-year TIPS will mature April 15. How did it do as an investment?

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Tipswatch

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 →

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10-year TIPS reopening auction gets a real yield of 1.932%

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Tipswatch

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 →

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10-year TIPS reopening auction could reach real yield of 2.0%

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Tipswatch

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 →

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February inflation again slides higher than expectations

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Tipswatch

Markets react with a shrug, but what does it mean for the Federal Reserve? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com February’s inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides further support to the Federal Reserve’s caution on launching into … Continue reading →

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