First off, what are "TIPS"? TIPS stands for Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. They are bonds issued by the U.S. government whose principal value adjusts with inflation, unlike regular Treasury bonds. Nominal yields are the interest rates on standard U.S. Treasuries, which do NOT adjust for inflation, meaning when inflation rises, the money you earn from your investment is worth LESS. This is why nominal treasuries typically sell off (cheapen in price, which means higher yields) when infla

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