by Aptus PM Team | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Brad: If you don’t recall this kind of volatility in the rate market, well…it’s been awhile ...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
We’ve all seen the news that Fitch downgraded the US Government’s credit rating from AAA to AA+. Fitch’s move follows a similar cut by S&P about 12 years ago. Source: Bloomberg as of 08.01.2023 Moody’s continues to rate the US AAA (wonder where the...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 2, 2023 | Rebalance Rationales
The first half of 2023 was wild, and far from most expectations. Risk assets sold off during the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in March, then rose just as quickly. Through its resolution, and onto the First Republic collapse and fears of the Debt Ceiling debate, a...
by Aptus PM Team | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
Rise in Interest Income is Helping Buoy the Consumer The increase in interest rates over the last 15-18 months has made it is more expensive to borrow money but on the flip side, they have higher yielding options to put cash to work. Source: WSJ as of...
by Aptus PM Team | Jul 28, 2023 | Blog, Charts
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: John Luke: VIX has fallen into lower levels indicating complacency, but that hasn’t historically led to...
