Trump is not going to like seeing his nominee for Chairman raising the rate. It should be interesting to watch.…
Paper I Bonds have been completely discontinued. So all you can do is leave them at TD, and request in…
Can I opt out of the ID.me and request instead paper I-bond instruments be mailed to me at my address…
There are so many systemic supporters of inflation that I don't see a few rate rises touching it. AI build…
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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
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Tariffs
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, interest-rates, investing, stocks, Treasury investments
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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
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Tariffs, TreasuryDirect
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, investing, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments
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iShares target-date TIPS ETFs are growing in appeal … and deserve a look
The newest fund, IBIM, holds just one TIPS, but will expand. I have cautions. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Blackrock’s iShares division in March launched a unique ETF holding just one bond: CUSIP 91282CPU9, a 10-year TIPS that matures in January … Continue reading
Posted in ETFs, Investing in TIPS, Retirement
Tagged inflation, investing, personal-finance, TIPS, Treasury investments
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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
Posted in Federal Reserve, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, investing, personal-finance, stocks, Treasury investments
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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
Posted in Cash alternatives, Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
Tagged economics, economy, finance, inflation, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities 
Definitely. Warsh could feel the pressure of 5 or 6 dissenting votes if he decides to push to hold rates…