by Brian Jacobs | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, Investment Concepts
The housing market today is caught in a strange juxtaposition. While home prices and down payments are elevated in dollar terms, they remain within historical norms when adjusted for income. In contrast, mortgage payments have spiked at an unprecedented rate given the...
by John Luke Tyner | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
As expected, the Fed opted to cut rates by 25bps in November, taking the Federal Funds rate to a range of 4.50% to 4.75%. Marking now the second consecutive reduction in rates, this month’s cut is a notably smaller reduction following the 50bps cut to initiate the...
by John Luke Tyner | Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Bonds
The 10-year Treasury yield is up ~60 bps from the YTD lows seen just prior to the 50bp Fed cut on September 16. The widespread view is that the spike in rates is due to a combination of a) repricing the Fed’s rate cut path and b) the rising risk of a post-election...
by Aptus PM Team | Oct 3, 2024 | Appearances, Market Updates
In this recap, the Aptus Investment Team discussed the market backdrop, strong returns, the Fed’s monetary policy, and the fiscal policy environment. For our expanded thoughts on the quarter, please check out a few additional resources below: Access Q3 2024...
by Aptus PM Team | Sep 20, 2024 | 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: Dave: The long pause is over, stocks enjoyed it Source: Strategas as of 09.16.2024 John Luke: the...
