Category Archives: Tariffs

10-year TIPS reopening auction gets real yield of 2.220%, 2nd highest in 16 years

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com At this moment, I am on a Viking cruise ship sailing out of Gdansk, Poland, and could lose internet access at any moment. So this is going to be quick. The U.S. Treasury’s $18 billion reopening … Continue reading →

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U.S. inflation increased 0.2% in April, as annual rate falls to a 4-year low

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Tipswatch

This is positive news, but uncertainties remain. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am writing this on a sunny Tuesday afternoon in Stockholm, Sweden, so I plan to be brief, to the point, and then get on to exploring this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Looking back on 40 days of financial chaos

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Tipswatch

And … see below for travel news. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Ever since Liberation Day on April 2, I’ve been watching financial markets in awe. At first, there were scary moments as the stock and bond markets roiled and American … Continue reading →

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Howard Marks: The world economy has been shaken ‘like a snow globe’

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com What a week. I made a point to watch President Trump’s tariff announcement on Wednesday live and yes, it was a shock. Beyond the politics, I felt the United States was pushing the world into a … Continue reading →

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