Valuation - S&P 500 Forwad P/E Ratio vs. ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid (Leading Indicator)

The ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid Index came in hotter than expected, raising a warning flag for equity valuations. Historically, rising manufacturing prices have been followed by lower S&P 500 fwd P/Es over the next 6 to 12 months.

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S&P 500 Forwad P/E Ratio vs. ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid (Leading Indicator)