Charts & Chat - May 20, 2024
Eric Boyce • May 19, 2024
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. recent inflation data at the producer and consumer level - analysis and implications 2. money supply growth negative - positive for disinflation over time 3. labor softening, consumers low on excess savings, increased credit card delinquency; yet, real wages remain high, providing continued spending power 4. manufacturing turning a slow corner 5. stocks back to near overbought; bond yields off interim peaks 6. strong foreign interest in US stocks/bonds (except for China)

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





