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‘TIPS are for losers’ … Really?

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Talk about a contrary opinion: Real yields for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities have risen to their highest levels in nearly 20 years and still we can easily find negative opinions on this unique investment. The latest opposing … Continue reading →

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Tremors are rippling across the U.S. Treasury market

Yields are soaring. Is inflation the cause? Not exactly. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, when criticized, often says the United States has the “best-performing bond market in the developed world.” As evidence, he points to successful Treasury … Continue reading →

TIPS vs. I Bonds: Let’s do the math

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Tipswatch

TIPS are more attractive, but the I Bond’s fixed rate will be rising. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com While Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and Series I Savings Bonds are both inflation-tracking investments, they each have a unique quality: TIPS are reactive, with … Continue reading →

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10-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 2.653%, highest in nearly 18 years

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $19 billion in a reopened Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.653%, the highest for this term since an auction in October 2008. Investor demand at … Continue reading →

This week’s 10-year TIPS auction has strong appeal

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer $19 billion in a reopened 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CRE3. I’d expect demand to be strong, despite recent Treasury-market volatility. This TIPS looks attractive. CUSIP 91282CRE3 had its … Continue reading →