Aptus Quarterly Market Update: Q1 2026

by Aptus PM Team | Apr 6, 2026 | Appearances, Market Updates

In this Q1 2026 recap and look ahead to Q2 2026, the Aptus Investment Team discussed: AI Pros and Cons Macro: Iran, Rates, Tariffs Earnings Outlook Helping Clients Understand For our expanded thoughts on the quarter, check out more resources below. Access Q1 2026...

“The Fed decision is a risk management cut, given a slowing job market and limited inflation fears”

by Marketing | Dec 11, 2025 | Market Notes, Media Notes

North American Morning Briefing: Nasdaq Falls as AI Fears Overshadow Fed Rate Cut

“Several Fed officials have drawn a line in the sand, making it difficult for Powell to gather enough support for a rate cut at the December FOMC meeting”

by Marketing | Nov 21, 2025 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Treasuries Climb After Mixed Labor Data Keep Rate-Cut Bets Alive

FOMC Hedges a Bit

by Aptus PM Team | Oct 31, 2025 | Blog, Bonds

As expected, the Fed lowered the federal funds target rate 25bps on Wednesday to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, the second consecutive rate reduction this year and now marking a total of 50bps in cuts so far in 2025 and 150bps since September of last year.   Source:...

“The market continues to look through international volatility as it understands that the fundamental trade of the AI story means more to the market than geopolitics”

by Marketing | Oct 29, 2025 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Investors Brace For Powell’s Signal – Here’s What A 25-Bps Rate Cut Could Mean For Global Markets