by Aptus PM Team | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
Core CPI was in line with a softer shelter print (shelter/OER came in at 0.45%), but the headline was a little soft as energy declined, food was flat. The big question is how will the Fed view this number? Source: Macro84. As of 4/12/23. Core still at...
by Aptus PM Team | 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 Aptus PM Team | Feb 24, 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: The early 2023 rally brought beta all the way back from the depths of 2022 underperformance Data...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 17, 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: It’s been awhile since 5% rates were an option for investors, things looked different back...
by Aptus PM Team | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
The blue line below is what the Fed is communicating per their DOT plot, on the terminal rate going to a range of 5.00% to 5.25%. The orange line is yesterday’s Fed Funds curve (following CPI). The market expectations for the Fed Funds rate is finally rising to the...