Charts & Chat - June 2, 2024
Eric Boyce • June 2, 2024
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses:
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stocks outperform the economic surprise index; valuations high, but earnings growth leading to increased capital spending expectations and share repurchase
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individual ownership of stocks increasing, helping to contribute to bouts of volatility
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stock and bond correlations very high, making it more challenging to diversify between traditional approaches
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interesting trends in hybrid working environments
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housing optimism remains low; renters spend less than owners on housing; sale inventory increasing, but there still dislocations - prices higher but more discounting; also drop in pending sales
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GDP revisions from the first quarter - consumer spending and inventory growth less robust

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





