Charts & Chat - December 11, 2023
Eric Boyce • December 11, 2023
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. recent momentum in the market, some perspective on valuation and on the Magnificent 7 2. credit tightening, but private credit remains strong 3. payroll growth, wages moderating, strength in prime age working population. 4. modest economic growth expectations 4Q, thoughts on prospective rate cuts in 2024 5. spending, income, credit trends evolving 6. rents rolling over, constructions spending stronger, offset by continued manufacturing recession 7. gasoline, nat gas prices lower just in time for the new year...

By Eric Boyce
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September 15, 2026
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. implications of a growing national debt level and growth of debt relative to the national economy 2. economic variables most impacted by inflation stemming from the Iran war 3. difficult Fed position regarding short term rates - expectations are for higher rates, but bond market is already there with higher yields. Bond sell off continues, driven by increasing fiscal deficits and increased skepticism 4. increased demand for debt - driven by global demand and hyperscalers, comes at a time of decreasing supply of savings, halping to cement rate increases 5. Producer prices higher - labor market appears stable for the time being 6. 3rd quarter economic growth potential tracking higher per Atlanta Fed 7. Stock valuations lower due to higher earnings, overall valuations bring risk of volatility, although current vol is low





