Tag Archives: Treasury investments

U.S. inflation holds at 3.4% for August. Will that lead to a rate hike?

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Tipswatch

Plus, what’s ahead for investors in TIPS and I Bonds? By David Enna, Tipswatch.com U.S. all-items inflation rose 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis in August, up from 0.1% in July. The annual rate held at 3.4%, matching expectations, the … Continue reading →

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TreasuryDirect provides more guidance on ID.me transition

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Tipswatch

By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury sent an updated email over the weekend again alerting investors that TreasuryDirect will soon require using ID.me for login verification. This change has become quite contentious, accelerating since my August 17 post on this … Continue reading →

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Schwab analysts weigh in on bond-market disruptions

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Tipswatch

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 →

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Secretary Bessent, take note: Treasury yields are not ‘too high’

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Tipswatch

Plus: Reaction to Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole. By David Enna, Tipswatch.com A week ago, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to double the Treasury’s buy-back of long-term U.S. debt, up from $2 billion to $4 billion a week … Continue reading →

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30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 2.973%, highest in nearly 25 years

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Tipswatch

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 →

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