The Market in Pictures, December 30

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: No shortage of big market stories this year, but among the most widely felt may be the...

The Yield Curve and Its Impact

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has the ability to set interest rates through the Fed Funds rate – the overnight lending rate among US banks. Banks are required to retain a certain amount in deposits as capital to help guarantee their solvency. Bank deposits...

The Market in Pictures, December 23

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:   JL: Markets are no longer buying the Fed’s hawkish story   Data as of 12.16.2022     JL:...

Central Bank Tightening, International Version

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Finally Flinched   BOJ made a decision to double the trading band of the 10-year Japanese government bond. We believe the move is justified. It may mark the start of a gradual shift away from the strict bond yield controls emblematic of...

The Market in Pictures, December 16

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: Earnings estimates held up into Q3 but are starting to fall at a decent clip   Source: PSC as...