Econ Data Not Bond-Friendly
September CPI Year-over-year, consumer prices rose 2.4%, a tenth of a percentage point more than expected but down from the 2.5% annual increase in August. 2.4% is...
Are You Really Diversified?
In today's market, it's hard to ignore how much power the largest companies hold within the S&P 500. These massive companies have grown to represent the highest...
The Market in Pictures, October 4
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:...
Rearview to Windshield, October 2024
The Market Hit New Highs, From Different “Whys”: The character of the market changed in Q3, but the direction remained the same with strong breadth. Many have asked if this...
The Market in Pictures, September 27
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: Brett: The...
The Fed’s Recalibration
Post Covid Inflation Source: Bianco. As of 9/24/24 In a recent op-ed, Jim Bianco argued that recessions and financial crises can create change across an economy. In...
The Myth of Cash on the Sidelines
You’ve probably heard the phrase “cash on the sidelines” used in market commentary, often suggesting there’s a huge pool of money waiting to flood into the market. One...
The Market in Pictures, September 20
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: Dave: The long...
Aptus Musings: Fed Up With High Real Rates
I'm hyped. Things David Wagner is hyped for: I'm hyped for the market; I'm hyped for the Aptus ETF strategies; I'm hyped for the structure of our Asset Allocation (MOAR...
FOMC: The First Cut is the Deepest?
The debate between 25 or 50bps has been settled. It appears that markets strong-armed the Fed to front-load their first cut, where today they cut the funds rate by 50bps....
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