The Market in Pictures, July 2

by Aptus PM Team | Jul 2, 2026 | Blog, Charts

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful of charts we think are good summations of investor activity, from Q2 standouts to sector dispersion, rising earnings and falling credit spreads, and inflation and the FOMC. Have a great long...

The Market in Pictures, June 12

by Aptus PM Team | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog, Charts

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful of (SpaceX-free) charts we think are good summations of investor activity, from single stock movement to tech investment and performance, US comparisons to foreign, and the balancing act...

“Since it is early in the year, the FOMC is likely going to be cautious on any interest rate move”

by Marketing | Jan 9, 2026 | Market Notes, Media Notes

‘Softer But Not Weak’: These Investors Think Today’s Jobs Print Is Just Right

“Because this is a partial shutdown due to a failure to pass the budget, rather than a standoff over the debt ceiling, it is less worrisome for markets given there is no default risk”

by Marketing | Oct 2, 2025 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Surprisingly Grim Jobs Data May Accelerate Fed Interest Rate Cuts

“A 25 basis point September rate cut looks locked in with guidance towards a couple more rate cuts this year”

by Marketing | Sep 5, 2025 | Market Notes, Media Notes

Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying