by David Wagner | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog, Macro Updates
I understand that a lot of y’all have upcoming client meetings, so I wanted to take more of a high-level approach to this Musing, instead of focusing on a single subject. Please find our quarterly presentation here. This presentation is meant to be a universe of...
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 John Luke Tyner | 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 David Wagner | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog, Market Updates
July ‘23 Market Recap: The S&P 500 gained 3.2% in July on a total return basis, the fifth month of gains and the ninth straight positive July. Less favorable seasonality in late summer has investors cautious, but lately, it appears that the path of least...
by John Luke Tyner | 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...
