Charts & Chat - October 30, 2023
Eric Boyce • October 30, 2023
** Note: Be on the look out for some summary comments from my two investment conferences over the past two weeks in a special version of Market Minutes **
This week, CEO Eric Boyce, CFA discusses: 1. Better than expected GDP report and the internal data behind it - especially consumption 2. Regional Fed survey data showing sluggish signs; global backdrop more favorable right now 3. Purchasing Managers data (PMI) stronger 4. Rates are more restrictive than short term rates would suggest 5. Equity market likely near-term oversold; Gold acting stronger

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





