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TIPS vs. I Bonds: Right now, it’s ‘advantage TIPS’

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While on holiday in France, I got an email from reporter Susan Tompor asking about the current attractiveness of Series I Savings Bonds. Are these investments drawing more attention as inflation rises? My immediate reaction was, … Continue reading →

War in Iran: Sliding toward a financial crisis

U.S. stock and bond markets are ‘resilient,’ but how long can that last? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Feeling a bit of financial panic? Can’t blame you. But let’s take a closer look. The U.S. stock market had started a slight … Continue reading →

10-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 1.896%

Investor demand might have been a bit weak. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $19 billion in a reopened 10-year TIPS – CUSIP 91282CPU9 – generated a real yield to maturity of 1.896%, a bit higher than the … Continue reading →

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 →

Economist Claudia Sahm: U.S. economic statistics are not being manipulated

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com One of the most frequent questions I’ve heard from readers over the last year goes something like this: “Can we trust the government inflation numbers?” Or more bluntly: “Is the U.S. government lying to us?” My … Continue reading →