April CPI is No Game Changer
Inline CPI print with Shelter continuing to pull the index higher although some signs of slowing. Used Cars prices came in hotter than expected which have been lagging the...
The Market in Pictures, May 5
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:...
May 2023 FOMC: (Still) Higher for Longer
The Fed delivered a 25bps hike as was broadly expected by markets. They made a modification in their statement omitting the wording regarding the necessity of further rate...
Rearview to Windshield, May 2023
April ‘23 Market Recap: Despite elevated macro and micro uncertainty, the S&P 500 rallied 1.5% in April. Keeping with positive correlation, fixed income continues to...
The Market in Pictures, April 28
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: The...
Thoughts on the Curve. And Municipals.
Curves are Inverted, Term Premiums LOW The market continues to price in a return to the 2010 norms of subdued inflation pressure, with term premia below zero across the...
Is Gold Worth Owning?
The recent performance of gold has caught investor attention. Following the banking sector stress, and a near-record drop in the US 2-year Treasury yield, markets have had a...
The Market in Pictures, April 21
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:...
Aptus Musings: Q1 2023 Earnings Preview
On the radio last week, I heard a classic John Prine song that had the following (slightly tweaked) lyric: “a clown puts his makeup on upside down, so even when he smiles,...
Paying Taxes Isn’t Always Bad
As we put a wrap on another tax season, can we reflect? Savings and retirement Income planning, which are really at the core of every financial plan, tend to always have...
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