The war in Iran reignited inflationary pressures and threw a wrench in the Federal Reserve's plans to lower interest rates this year. Sure, anything is possible, but Fed funds futures imply long odds of a July rate cute.
With inflation persistent and rising due to soaring energy prices, it's not surprising that advisors and fixed income investors are revisiting Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). In fact, data indicate that inflation-linked bonds have been among the most popular fixed income destinations, dating back to 2022.
Some progress has been made in terms of fighting inflation, but likely not enough for most consumers. That's enough for many advisors and fixed income investors to revisit a familiar stomping ground: Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).