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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5-year TIPS auction gets real yield of 2.367% on a strong day for Treasurys
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of a new 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRR4, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.367%, a disappointing result on a “risk-off” day that sent investors flooding into the safety of U.S. … Continue reading
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Schwab analysts weigh in on bond-market disruptions
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com I am posting this Schwab podcast as an add-on to my Friday article, “Secretary Bessent, take note: Treasury yields are not ‘too high’.” Note that the podcast focuses on Bessent’s actions and the bond market’s reaction. It … Continue reading
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30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 2.973%, highest in nearly 25 years
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $8 billion in a reopened 30-year TIPS, CUSIP 912810US5, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.973%, highest for this term since October 2001. While that’s historic, the real yield fell just … Continue reading
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Federal Reserve is losing credibility, at the worst possible time
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, stood in front of reporters Wednesday afternoon and said: For some households, businesses, and market professionals five years of high inflation have left a mistaken impression that’s hard to … 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…