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.
Hereâs a bit from a post a few months ago where I backed the Bernanke and, again, predicted inflation would be good for us: when inflation is low, thereâs another reason people donât spend. Why buy something now when I can buy it a year from now at the same price, or even better maybe at a lower price.