TIAA-CREF is examining whether to offer participants a fund that would...

TIAA-CREF is examining whether to offer participants a fund that would invest in inflation-linked bonds, said P. Brett Hammond, director of strategic planning. Mr. Hammond said fund officials hope to make a decision before the U.S. Treasury begins to issue the proposed bonds. In fact, he hopes TIAA-CREF will purchase a small portion of the first issuance.