For this analysis, Core PCE YoY percentage, 10Y TIPS, and S&P 500 E/P from trailing 12-month earnings were used to fundamentally understand the driving forces between equity valuations and the corresponding economic landscape from January 1st 2021 - November 1st 2025. During this period, equity valuations inhibited a full cycle, from 2022’s compression to a then re-expansion into 2025. To present a multifaceted answer, it’s important to understand how these variables connect

Recalibration, Not Retreat The Economy The Federal Reserve continues to walk a fine line, balancing between unemployment ranging from 4.0%-4.2% and 2% YOY inflationary trends. Unemployment has hovered close to the policy goal range from January to September at 4.0%- 4.3%. On the contrary, YOY inflationary trends have shown stubbornness in their alignment with the 2% Fed marker, receding from 2.99% YOY Core PCE in December ‘24 to 2.61% in May ‘25, only to regain upward moment

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