by John Luke Tyner | Nov 2, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
As broadly expected, the Fed left their target Fed Funds rate unchanged at the 5.25% to 5.50% range. The pause from July to November marks the longest period without an increase since the liftoff in March of 2022. Powell did leave the door open for further tightening,...
by John Luke Tyner | Sep 27, 2023 | Blog, Bonds
The recent Fed meeting brought an update to the 2024 median for the Fed Funds rate. It was pushed higher with the top dot now 6.1%, up from 5.9% in June. If growth persists, several FOMC members see the funds going a lot higher than the market expects. Source:...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 22, 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: The midpoint of the neutral policy rate hasn’t moved, but a few members have moved their...
by Marketing | Sep 7, 2023 | Market Notes, Media Notes
Stock-market investors just got reminded that the inflation fight isn’t over
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2023 | Market Notes, Media Notes
Stocks will try to keep momentum, but September seasonality and other headwinds await