by Aptus PM Team | Jan 13, 2023 | Market Updates, Most Read
This is our biggie each quarter, pages of charts and the context to go with them. As always, we think the windshield view is far more relevant than the rearview. But it’s through the rearview that we get a sense of the path traveled to this point, helping to set...
by Joseph Sykora | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog, Macro Updates
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has the ability to set interest rates through the Fed Funds rate – the overnight lending rate among US banks. Banks are required to retain a certain amount in deposits as capital to help guarantee their solvency. Bank deposits...
by Aptus PM Team | Dec 23, 2022 | 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: JL: Markets are no longer buying the Fed’s hawkish story Data as of 12.16.2022 JL:...
by John Luke Tyner | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Bonds
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Finally Flinched BOJ made a decision to double the trading band of the 10-year Japanese government bond. We believe the move is justified. It may mark the start of a gradual shift away from the strict bond yield controls emblematic of...
by John Luke Tyner | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, Bonds
Fed chair Powell (and many other FOMC members) have made it clear that as of today, the Fed intends to: Slow down the pace of hikes Reach a higher peak rate than it thought in September Stay at peak for longer than normal How long will policy remain...
