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iShares TIPS Bond ETF

https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239467/ishares-tips-bond-etf

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The fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and will invest at least 90% of its assets in U.S. Treasury securities. The index includes all publicly-issued U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity, are rated investment-grade and have $300 million or more of outstanding face value.

Open

107.48

Mkt cap

19B

Volume

2.2M

High

107.67

P/E Ratio

12.00

52-wk high

111.06

Low

106.74

Div yield

0.03

52-wk low

104.67

Analyst Gordon Johnson challenges Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's claim that inflation decreased after the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Johnson argues that inflation is still rising, albeit at a slower pace. Economist Peter Schiff also criticizes the Act, suggesting it could lead to higher inflation due to government spending. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF, which tracks inflation-protected U.S. Treasury bonds, saw a slight decline.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

September 26, 2024 | 8:20 am

Ahead of the FOMC meeting, Paul Krugman argues that even with a 50 basis-point rate cut, Fed rates will remain elevated. He suggests that the current economic conditions do not justify such high rates, while others like Peter Schiff warn against rate cuts due to potential inflationary pressures. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP) saw a slight increase, reflecting market reactions to inflation concerns.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

September 17, 2024 | 6:35 am

Economist Brad Case suggests that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates in September, citing strong consumer spending and income growth. He believes a rate cut may occur in November if sustained economic weakness is observed. The CME FedWatch Tool shows mixed probabilities for a rate cut in September, while betting markets predict a high chance of cuts by the end of the year. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:TIP) saw a slight increase, reflecting market sentiment on inflation-protected bonds.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

August 11, 2024 | 6:00 pm

Prominent economist Paul Krugman declared that inflation appears to be under control, citing recent data showing a decrease in the personal consumption expenditure index (PCEI) to 2.6%. This could increase the likelihood of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:TIP) ended Friday's session down 0.31%.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

June 30, 2024 | 5:06 pm

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers criticized Donald Trump's fiscal policy proposals, warning they could lead to severe stagflation. Summers highlighted the inflationary impact of Trump's tariff and labor restriction plans, comparing them to the damaging Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the Great Depression era. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:TIP) saw a slight increase, reflecting market concerns about inflation.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

June 16, 2024 | 5:33 pm

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order to temporarily close the U.S.-Mexico border to migrants when crossings exceed a certain threshold, marking a significant policy shift. This move is in response to increasing pressure to address illegal migration, a key voter concern ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto

June 03, 2024 | 7:13 pm

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers warns that Donald Trump's re-election could lead to significant inflationary pressures, potentially pushing mortgage rates above 10%. Summers criticizes Trump's economic policies, which include compromising the Federal Reserve's independence, enlarging the federal budget deficit, raising tariffs, and restricting immigration. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (NYSE:TIP) saw a rise in premarket trading amid these inflation concerns.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

June 03, 2024 | 9:48 am

A new Harris Poll commissioned by the Guardian reveals that a majority of Americans believe the U.S. economy is in a recession, despite data showing positive growth and low unemployment rates. The poll highlights a significant gap between economic data and public perception, with many blaming President Joe Biden for economic woes. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell 0.29% on Wednesday but has gained 47% since Biden's inauguration.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

May 23, 2024 | 5:19 am

Economist Peter Schiff criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not acknowledging that the Fed's easy monetary policy during COVID-19 was a mistake, which he believes has led to the current inflation problem. Schiff predicts that inflation will rise further as the Fed is likely to repeat its mistakes. The iShares TIPS Bond ETF (TIP), which tracks inflation-protected U.S. Treasury bonds, saw a slight increase in premarket trading.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

May 15, 2024 | 11:50 am

Ahead of the April CPI report, economist David Rosenberg points to encouraging data from the NFIB small business survey and the Fed's Beige Book, suggesting a downtrend in pricing power. This could ease inflation concerns and impact market expectations for Fed rate decisions.

Portfolio Pulse from Shanthi Rexaline

May 15, 2024 | 9:03 am

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