There is an excellent chance when the I-Bond resets in May that we are going to get a fixed rate…
And enjoy the trip!!!
Note, though, that non-seasonal-adjusted inflation was up only 0.17%, which is in line with what happens in October
Thanks for the update. The markets did react negatively to the higher than expected inflation news. It shows how ongoing…
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Inflation moves higher in October, but the annual numbers are missing
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last year’s government shutdown in October 2025 came back to haunt us in October 2026. Because of the lack of year-ago data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was not able to provide an annual rate of … Continue reading
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February inflation rose 0.3%, as expected. Is this our last ‘tame’ reading for awhile?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The February inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, already feels like ancient news. The U.S. inflation picture has changed dramatically 11 days into March, with gas prices and other energy costs soaring … Continue reading
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President Trump fires head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com President Trump just posted this on his TruthSocial site: Obviously, the president did not like the July jobs number, which came in at 73,000 added, less than the expected 100,000. But he was more angered by … Continue reading
Inflation jumped higher in June to annual rate of 2.7%
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As economists expected, U.S. all-items inflation moved higher in June, up 0.3% for the month and 2.7% year over year, well above the annual rate in May of 2.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Core … Continue reading
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U.S. inflation increased 0.2% in April, as annual rate falls to a 4-year low
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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Yes, it's certainly going to be interesting. It's unlikely for the May rate to be under 1.20%.The most likely things…