Monday, May 1, 2017

I Bond Rate May 2017

The new rate for newly purchased I Bonds is now 1.96%. This includes a 0.0% fixed rate and a 0.98% semi-annual inflation-linked rate.

The CPI-U increased from September's value of 241.428 to March's value of 243.801 (0.98%).

Previously issued bonds will see their variable rate adjust on the semi-annual anniversary of their issue date.