Category Archives: Investing in TIPS

U.S. inflation rose 0.2% in July; what does it mean for I Bonds, TIPS and Social Security COLA?

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Markets got fairly positive news today with the release of the July inflation report: The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over … Continue reading →

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The I Bond exit ramp is now open; proceed with caution

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Tipswatch

Time redemptions to take full advantage of the recent 6.48% variable rate. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com First off, before I start talking about redeeming investments in U.S. Series I Savings Bonds, let’s take a moment to ponder just how worthwhile … Continue reading →

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Fitch downgrades U.S. debt and we should have seen it coming

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We got a surprise announcement yesterday that should surprise no one: Fitch Ratings downgraded the Issuer Default Rating on U.S. debt to ‘AA+’ from ‘AAA,’ with a stable outlook. This follows by almost exactly 12 years … Continue reading →

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Was July full of good news? Not exactly.

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com After a long journey home Monday — flying from Budapest to Munich and then on to Charlotte — I am just about ready to rejoin the real world. But with jet lag. On our entire trip … Continue reading →

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New 10-year TIPS auctions with a real yield of 1.495%, a disappointing result

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am currently cruising down Germany’s Rhine River, with surprisingly limited internet access in a remote area, so this will need to be a quick post. Today’s Treasury offering of $17 billion in a new 10-year … Continue reading →

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