Great work yesterday; those yields were probably fantastic. Now, are we moving into lower yields? Only if the economy tanks,…
I'm in the middle of building a ladder for 2028-2048. Having filled the rungs for 2040-2048 yesterday, I was hoping…
Question 1: Normally, there would be zero effect this late in the six-month cycle, but the call between 1.3% and…
Two questions: Does the overnight turmoil that caused the the real yield to dip have any repercussions for the upcoming…
Tag Archives: inflation
U.S. inflation rose 0.4% in December, higher than expected
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The December inflation report issued this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics can be viewed only one way: U.S. inflation is not yet under control. Seasonally adjusted inflation increased 0.4% in December, higher than expectations. … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Investing in TIPS
Tagged economy, inflation, investing, personal-finance
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A 10-year TIPS is maturing Jan. 15. How did it do as an investment?
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com In a few days, CUSIP 912828H45 – a 10-year TIPS that originated at auction on Jan. 22, 2015 – will mature. This was a ho-hum TIPS that came to life at a strange time in the … Continue reading
Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS
Tagged economy, inflation, investing, personal-finance, Treasury investments
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A great mystery: I Bond buying guide for 2025
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com April 11, 2025, update: Welcome to the I Bond ‘buying season’ April 10, 2025, update: I Bond’s variable rate will rise to 2.86% on May 1 Update, Jan 31, 2025: I noted in this article that I was … Continue reading
Posted in Cash alternatives, I Bond, Inflation, Savings Bond, TreasuryDirect
Tagged inflation, investing, personal-finance, TIPS, Treasury investments
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2024: An inflation-watcher’s year in review
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com This year 2024 brought many surprises. For example: Did you think the stock market would soar higher after the Federal Reserve started lowering short-term interest rates? OK, that seemed predictable. But then did you foresee that … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Reserve, I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, Savings Bond, Treasury Bills, TreasuryDirect
Tagged economy, finance, inflation, interest-rates, investing, personal-finance
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Weak demand results in real yield of 2.121% for 5-year TIPS reopening auction
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. stock and bond markets were sent into turmoil Wednesday by confusing messaging from the Federal Reserve on future inflation and interest rates. As a result, the stock market plummeted and Treasury yields surged higher. … Continue reading
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Tagged bonds, inflation, investing, personal-finance
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Buying the 5 year TIPS at today’s auction is hardly a mistake. For me, this is the highest real yielding…