Aptus Musings: Banking on Deposits

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...

The Market in Pictures, January 27

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: One of the “junkiest” rallies since the Global Financial Crisis, some of the past ones have...

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...