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In a surprising turn, inflation turned to deflation in June

For the markets and the Fed, June’s inflation report was positive news. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com As soon as I arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, this afternoon, I began looking for news on the June inflation report. My arrival was timed … Continue reading →

Don’t over-think the potential threat of deflation

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Just about every week, I get a comment or question from readers worried about the dangers of buying a Treasury Inflation-Protected Security on the secondary market with a high (or even not-so-high) inflation index. Why is … Continue reading →

Posted in I Bond, Inflation, Investing in TIPS, TreasuryDirect | Tagged bonds, personal-finance, TIPS, Treasury investments | 27 Comments

5-year TIPS reopening auction gets a real yield of 2.050%

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s offering of $21 billion in a reopened 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security — CUSIP 91282CKL4 — generated a real yield to maturity of 2.050%, slightly lower than expected. The auction appears to have been met … Continue reading →

Posted in Inflation, Investing in TIPS | Tagged bonds, economy, finance, inflation, investing, personal-finance, TIPS, Treasury investments | 9 Comments

Inflation breakeven rate makes 5-year TIPS auction look attractive

Do you believe inflation will average more than 2.12% over the next 5 years? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The U.S. Treasury on Thursday will offer $21 billion in a reopened 5-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Security, CUSIP 91282CKL4. The result will be … Continue reading →