We have shown divergence after divergence as an indication of the market's relative exuberance. One of the key 'supports' for these hope-driven nominal levels has been forward inflation expectations. In fact, inflation expectations have become the anchor for higher equity (P/E) valuations and yet, they remain unconvinced that this time is different. As Barclays' Jordan Kotick notes, perhaps it is inflation break-evens lack of confirmation of new equity highs that is the chart to watch for the 'believers' to really think this time is different.
Breakevens are NOT making new highs...
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even as stock valuations are...
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Charts: Barclays and Bloomberg