Charts & Chat - February 18, 2024
Eric Boyce • February 18, 2024
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. review of the most recent inflation report and what it means for interest rates 2. analysis of the retail sales data - don't get too focused on the monthly data; watch for more systemic trends 3. manufacturing remains in a soft patch - positive implications from productivity and spending in the next cycle could be strong 4. small business remains guarded - healthy stance 5. equity opportunity in dividend paying stocks and in international

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





