Tianrong Internet Products and Services, Inc. [TIPS] Stock Forecast

Tuesday's report of an even higher than anticipated Consumer Price Index at 8.5% saw market volatility continue as markets initially rose on the report before falling once again. Nancy Davis, founder of Quadratic Capital Management and portfolio manager of the Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL), gave several remarks regarding her views [.

Economists have increased the odds of a recession in the next 12 months yet again, raising likelihood to 28%, a jump up from 18% in January, the Wall Street Journal found in its most recent poll. Although 63% of economists surveyed believe that the Fed will be able to successfully navigate curbing inflation without sparking [.

Inflation hasn't been as transitory as the Federal Reserve predicted in late 2021, and as 2022 continues to wear on, investors should be advised to take the necessary steps to preserve their fixed income portfolios. The latest personal income and outlays report showed that the personal consumption expenditures index increased in February, marking a 5.4% [.

The increased pressure the war in Ukraine has put on an already-strained global supply chain could have countries doubling down on domestic growth and companies stepping back from global supply chain reliance. That's according to Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, in an annual letter to shareholders, as reported in Financial Times.

While Russia's invasion of Ukraine is captivating the world at the moment, the capital markets continue to fixate on inflation. That's evident in the inflows into Vanguard bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) over the past week, which highlight inflation protection.

This year has been a difficult one for markets already, with the Nasdaq entering a bear market as of close Monday— down 20.1% from November 2021 highs— and the Dow Jones officially in correction alongside the S&P 500, which had its worst day's performance since October 2020, reported CNBC. The market corrections come at a [.

Inflationary pressures aren't only relegated to consumers via higher prices on goods and services. They're also hitting small businesses and their bottom lines.

Fund flows into Vanguard bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) over the past week are certainly a reflection of the current market environment for bonds and how investors are addressing them. The search for yield continues, and investors are willing to step out further on the yield curve with ETFs like the Vanguard Interim-Term Corporate Bond [.

With inflationary pressures still running hot, it's not surprising that more investors are seeking alternatives to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) to buffer portfolios against rising consumer prices. Commodities are one such alternative, and a traditional one at that.

There are a number of ways to hedge against inflation, such as gold and silver, but as the prices of precious metals languish, Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are another option. TIPS can help stem the tide of rising inflation.