Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

October inflation brings positive news: Flat for the month, sliding lower for the year

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Here we go: A good news inflation report as we head toward a new year. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts on I Bonds in 2023, 2024

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Tipswatch

I Bonds remain attractive, but when and why? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The I Bond’s new fixed rate of 1.3% — the highest in 16+ years — and the resulting composite rate of 5.27% should be creating a lot of … Continue reading →

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A quick update on Thursday’s 5-year TIPS auction

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Tipswatch

There is an explanation for everything, right? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As they say, “You learn something every day.” At least you should learn something every day. Thursday’s TIPS auction result, which you can read about here, caused some angst … Continue reading →

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New 5-year TIPS gets a real yield of 2.440%, again lower than expected

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Also: See my update on why this real yield was actually logical (to bond traders). Today’s Treasury auction of $22 billion in a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security generated a real yield to maturity of 2.440%, … Continue reading →

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Are U.S. Series I Savings Bonds losing their appeal?

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Tipswatch

As a short-term investment? Yes. But for the long term? I Bonds are still attractive. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just one year ago, U.S. Series I Savings Bonds were still paying 9.62% annualized for a full six months, followed by … Continue reading →