Whence the Yield Curve Inversion?
The current, much-ballyhooed yield curve inversion is driven entirely by the term structure of inflation expectations!
Inflation is Up, but the Cost of Inflation-Protected Income is Down
In the past 18 months, the inflation rate has jumped more than 6X, but the cost to purchase inflation-protected income with TIPS has declined ~20%! Find out how, why, and what you can potentially do to take advantage.
Are I-Bonds the Fabled “Free Lunch”?
I-Bonds are paying a government-guaranteed rate that is higher than what is available in other types of bonds. Is this a “free lunch”? If so, how can that be?
I-Bonds
I-Bonds are government-guaranteed savings bonds that pay a fixed rate plus the recent inflation rate. From May through October 2022, these bonds pay 9.62% annualized, due to prevailing high inflation.