by John Luke Tyner | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
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...
by John Luke Tyner | Mar 13, 2023 | Blog, Bonds, Macro Updates
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...
by Aptus PM Team | Mar 10, 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: Beckham: The high-beta rally to start the year was really weird Source: Piper as of 03.06.23...
by David Wagner | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Macro Updates
I hope that y’all have not had PTSD 2.0 of the GFC over the last few days. The KBW Regional Banking Index (KRE) is having its worst week since … October 2008. We had to break out the textbooks on my last musing (ERP), so I’ll do my best to keep this as simple as...
by David Wagner | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, Macro Updates
I’ve fielded a few questions regarding Mike Wilson’s (of Morgan Stanley) recent market commentary. Outside of corporate profitability, i.e., margins driving down future earnings, one of his biggest takes is on the current valuation of the S&P 500. As of 3/7/23,...
by Aptus PM Team | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog, Team
You might have seen our Team Page with our full team lineup, showing us in the office setting, with the usual bios about backgrounds and roles. We wanted to show you who we are outside of the office and share a little about the personalities that make up our team. We...
