Kapstream provides a brief comment on the overnight FED statement
Kris Bernie, Portfolio Manager at Kapstream provides a brief comment on the FED statement which saw interest rates held, inflation control prioritised, and no discussion of rate cuts until later in 2024, suggesting the importance of patience in portfolio duration exposure.
Don’t wait to overweight fixed income…
Kapstream discuss the current fixed income landscape and share their insights on current risks and opportunities for investors.
The Fed reaches its predicted terminal rate – now what?
Kapstream's Daniel Siluk discusses why they're keeping an eye on persistent inflation, the Fed reaches its expected terminal rate and plans to stay there for a while.
The FED doesn't blink
Kapstream's Portfolio Manager, Dan Siluk, explains why the Federal Reserve (Fed) opted to raise rates and highlights the threat posed by persistently high inflation despite recent upheaval in the banking sector.
The Fed delivers hawkishness for the holidays
With its December statement, the Federal Reserve reminded markets that much work remains in returning inflation back toward its 2.0% target.
On the future path of rates: Pause does not equal pivot
Portfolio Managers Jason England and Daniel Siluk believe that markets may be underestimating the task at hand with respect to taming inflation and that a pause does not mean a policy pivot.
What can we expect at the Fed's next meeting on interest rates?
Kapstream Capital discuss the impact of inflation on the labour market and the role of monetary policy in the economy.
An easy decision, but Fed watches for gathering clouds
Kapstream Capital explain why persistently high core inflation likely means monetary policy has yet to reach peak hawkishness, despite initial signs of a cooling economy.
When the rising tide that lifts all boats subsides
This year has been a sea of red for many traditional asset classes. Kapstream Capital discuss what's caused the ‘tide that lifts all boats’ to so suddenly subside.