The S&P 500 may be trading near all-time highs, but 84% of its constituent stocks are at least 10% below their individual peaks. This disconnect raises important questions about market breadth, the concentration of returns, and potential volatility. "When you look at the index and it's near all-time highs, just know that not everybody is participating in that, and studying and monitoring breadth is very important to assessing the potential volatility of the markets," explained Eric C. Boyce, CFA, President, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Boyce & Associates Wealth Consulting, during the October 18, 2026 edition of Charts and Chat. In this week's episode, Boyce examines the forces shaping financial markets, from rising AI capital spending and weakening consumer confidence to broadening inflation, housing market pressures, and changing bond yields. Through key charts and economic data, he explores what these developments reveal about market conditions and the considerations they raise for investors.
Watch Charts & Chat from October 11, 2026. Eric Boyce, CFA covers the 3.6% GDP estimate, steady jobs, higher rates, rising rents, and the stock bull market.
Eric Boyce, CFA reviews the October 2026 outlook: persistent inflation, higher rates, strong earnings, AI investment, and why diversification matters now.
Kelly Griggs, WMS™, CRPC™ explains how to plan for aging parents' care and finances, start the conversation, and protect your family's peace of mind.
Watch Charts & Chat from September 27, 2026 with Boyce & Associates. Review the bond sell-off, rising yields, deficits, and AI spending risks today.
See what portfolio management services Texas HNW families choose should include: disciplined allocation, rebalancing, and risk-adjusted design.
Explore the latest market and economic insights from Boyce & Associates, covering energy, interest rates, inflation, retail sales, and earnings trends.
Learn what risk-adjusted investment management means and how it helps guide portfolio decisions for business owners and high-net-worth families.
Watch Charts & Chat from September 13, 2026 with Boyce & Associates. Review market trends, charts, and insights to support informed decisions.