The Market in Pictures, March 24

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: The market sure seems to think the Fed is done hiking   Source: Bianco as of 03.22.2023...

Get to Know the Aptus Team

A partner firm is only as good as its people, and we think ours are great both in and out of the office. Hope you’ll enjoy a short video and Q&A from a few of us, stay tuned for more!   Derek Hernquist: Business Developments & Partnerships  ...

The Current Opportunity Set in Bonds

Municipal Spreads are Lacking Luster   Spreads on short municipal paper (10yrs and in) are well inside their historic averages.    Source: UBS. As of March 17th, 2023.   Municipal Supply Remains Tight   The expected muni supply coming to market is...

The Market in Pictures, March 17

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:   Derek: Hopefully the first and last time we need to share SIVB charts, but in hindsight it stood out...

February 2023 CPI Update

Consumer prices rose in February by the most in 5 months, although the move was roughly in line with expectations. Headline CPI number moved lower to 6.0% YoY as the February 0.4% print replaced last year’s 0.7% print.   Source: Bianco. As of 3/14/23.   Next...

Bank Bailout

2 Years a Movin’   To give some perspective on the move in Fed Funds rate the last couple days, we have just witnessed one of the fastest/ largest slides since 1987.   Source: Bloomberg. As of 3/13/23.   The chart above shows Fed Funds curve last...