by Aptus PM Team | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
As expected, the Fed opted to cut rates by 25bps in November, taking the Federal Funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%. Marking now the second consecutive reduction in rates, this month’s cut is a notably smaller reduction following the 50bps cut to initiate the...
by Aptus PM Team | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
The 10-year Treasury yield is up ~60 bps from the YTD lows seen just prior to the 50bp Fed cut on September 16. The widespread view is that the spike in rates is due to a combination of a) repricing the Fed’s rate cut path and b) the rising risk of a post-election...
by Aptus PM Team | Oct 11, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
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 the smallest annual gain since February 2021. Food prices rose 0.4%, while energy prices dropped...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
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 2020, we had both a financial crisis and a recession, significantly reshaping the economic...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 19, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
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. This moved the target rate range from 5.25% – 5.50% to 4.75% – 5.00%. The updated...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 11, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
September 11th We take a moment at Aptus today to remember the lives lost on this tragic day 23 years ago. We are grateful for the men and women who make the enormous sacrifice to keep our nation safe. Never forget! August CPI Update This morning U.S....
