Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

When rates decline, I Bonds get more attractive

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Last week, I noticed something very interesting: The real yield of the most recent 5-year TIPS fell on the secondary market at one point to 1.08% and closed the week at 1.10%. CUSIP 91282CNB3 had its … Continue reading →

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February inflation brings good news for markets

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Tipswatch

Annual rates for both all-items and core inflation fell from January levels and came in under expectations. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Finally, some good news on inflation. The February inflation report just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows … Continue reading →

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September inflation sets I Bond’s new variable rate at 1.90%

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Tipswatch

Social Security COLA will be 2.5% for payments beginning in January. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The September inflation report, just released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, gives the final pieces of data to determine 1) the new variable … Continue reading →

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February inflation again slides higher than expectations

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Tipswatch

Markets react with a shrug, but what does it mean for the Federal Reserve? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com February’s inflation report, just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, provides further support to the Federal Reserve’s caution on launching into … Continue reading →

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