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 Aptus PM Team | 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 Aptus PM Team | 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...
by Aptus PM Team | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Bonds
Where Does the Terminal Rate Need to Go? Source: Bloomberg. As of 11/18/22. It’s pretty clear the pace of rate hikes will slow down soon, although we believe we are far from returning to the easy money policy experienced the last 10+ years. Given the...
