Charts & Chat - November 6, 2023
Eric Boyce • November 6, 2023
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. shift in equity and bond allocations in light of higher interest rates 2. The great opportunity in bonds when rates migrate down 3. Changes in the yield curve over time 4. Equity drawdowns of 10% are not infrequent - some historical data 5. sticky components of inflation - wages and rents - in downward trend 6. some positive economic data points of note

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





