Aptus Musings: The Debt Ceiling

Unfortunately, we are about to talk politics – let’s rip the band aid off and dive in. The U.S. just hit its debt limit.   Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane   Essentially, the political environment in D.C. in ’11 is much like today – Dem. President / Dem....

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...
Is It Worth Locking in 4%?

Is It Worth Locking in 4%?

4% yields look attractive. Are they?   Rate Environment   We are writing this on 11/2/2022 as markets await the 1pm CST FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) statement followed by Chairman Powell’s press conference.  Another 75bps hike seems to be a given. ...