Category Archives: Savings Bond

U.S. annual inflation fell to 2.9% in July, lowest rate since March 2021

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve got the sort of inflation report it desired for July, with the U.S. annual rate dipping below 3.0% for the first time since March 2021. There were no surprises, with annual core inflation … Continue reading →

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Where is the I Bond’s composite rate heading in November?

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com We are halfway through the I Bond’s interest-rate-setting period, with the next reset coming on Nov. 1 — or more probably on Halloween Day, Oct. 31. On that day, the U.S. Treasury will announce both a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, Treasury Bills, TreasuryDirect | Tagged bonds, inflation, investing, personal-finance | 33 Comments

A 10-year TIPS matured July 15. How did it do as an investment?

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com On July 15, an ugly-duckling 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security matured. It was CUSIP 912828WU0, first auctioned on July 24, 2014. I call it an ugly-duckling because the auctioned real yield was 0.249%, setting its coupon rate … Continue reading →

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In a surprising turn, inflation turned to deflation in June

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Tipswatch

For the markets and the Fed, June’s inflation report was positive news. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As soon as I arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, this afternoon, I began looking for news on the June inflation report. My arrival was timed … Continue reading →

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May’s inflation report gives the Fed breathing room

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Tipswatch

Both all-items and core inflation came in below expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Federal Reserve, which is set to provide future rate predictions this afternoon, got a bit of good news this morning from the May inflation report. Inflation … Continue reading →