We see attractiveness in using TIPS as an alternative for core Treasury allocations in fixed income portfolios. Here's why.
Read More »Inflation: Will It Remain Dormant Or Escalate In Coming Years? (+2K Views)
In spite of the indications presented here I'm willing to bet that both growth and inflation will prove to be even higher than expected in the years to come. Here's why.
Read More »The Tip You Left On the Table: Supplementing Minimum Wages or Subsidizing Poor Ones?
The average American eats 5 meals per week in a restaurant but many of those who do don’t understand what’s behind the tip they left on the table. All those tips don’t go to your server as a way of saying ‘thanks’. Many actually go to the employer so that they can pay their servers far less than minimum wage. The infographic below takes a closer look at your tip to figure out if it’s supplementing minimum wages or subsidizing poor ones.
Read More »Interest Rates to Remain Low As Far As the Eye Can See? Perhaps, BUT…(+2K Views)
Everyone knows that interest rates are going to rise in the future so the real question is not whether they will rise, but when and by how much. [This article analyzes when that will most likely be.]
Read More »More Conclusive Evidence Needed Before Jumping On the Latest Gold Bull Story – Here’s Why
The short-term outlook for gold is promising. However, with the golds having moved so far so fast, they are a little extended here. I would like to wait for more conclusive evidence of upside breakouts before jumping on the gold bull story. Let me explain why I hold that view
Read More »Tips from TIPS on Prospects for Growth, Outlook for Inflation & Future for Gold
TIPS are telling us that the market is quite pessimistic about the prospects for real growth, but not concerned at all about the outlook for inflation.
Read More »Some Tips from TIPS Regarding Future Inflation & U.S. Economic Growth Expectations
TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities) are telling us that inflation is expected to be low for as far as the eye can see, and the economy is expected to be weak for some time to come. This article provides an understanding of what TIPS are, how they work and what they are currently saying.
Read More »Has Gold Spiked Due to a "Flight to Quality" or Increased Inflation Expectations?
There is some discussion in the blogosphere that the recent spike in gold reflects increased inflation expectations (possibly due to higher potential for Fed's QE3). That may be true, but that assumption is completely inconsistent with inflation expectations implied by TIPS.
Read More »Investors: Focus NOW on Gold & Silver Miners – Here's Why
Millions of investors have stormed into US Treasuries. Some have even settled for negative yields on Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS). They are making a terrible mistake, [however,] because right now a handful of gold mining stocks offer much more upside and immediate yield than T-bonds. [Let me explain.] Words: 1119
Read More »The CPI, TIPS and Protecting Yourself From Inflation: What You Need to Know
Many investors are worried about inflation and, as a result, are considering buying inflation indexed bonds and other inflation protected investment vehicles. They may be setting themselves up for significant losses, however, because of the way the government is now calculating the CPI, and the further changes being proposed. In the opinion of this writer, the CPI calculation appears to be inaccurate and, as a result, such investments may not be appropriate inflation hedges. [Let me explain.] Words: 1533
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