Averages maps. These maps enable you to view maps of monthly, seasonal and annual averages for the UK or your selected region. The analyses are based on 1 km grid-point data sets which are derived from station data. UK maps are available for the averaging periods 1961-1990, 1971-2000 and 1981-2010.
Still, TIPS are designed to protect investors against a rise in the consumer price index. The negative yield is essentially an insurance premium for the protection from inflation. The higher the inflation rate ends up, the more valuable the TIPS -- and vice versa.
BREAKING DOWN 'Treasury Inflation Protected Securities - TIPS'. Interest on TIPS is paid semiannually. TIPS can be purchased directly from the government through the TreasuryDirect system, in $100 increments with a minimum investment of $100, and are available with 5-, 10-, and 30-year maturities.