Estimated Effect of Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire on Real Eurozone GDP

Estimated Effect of Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire on Real Eurozone GDP A limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could raise Eurozone GDP by 0.2%, with a full peace agreement potentially boosting it by 0.5%, according to Goldman Sachs estimates. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Central Bank Gold Purchases

Central Bank Gold Purchases The freezing of Russia’s central bank assets has had a profound impact on global financial strategies, driving central banks to significantly increase their gold holdings as a safeguard against economic and geopolitical risks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Treasury Market Depth

U.S. Treasury Market Depth The U.S. Treasury market depth remains very low since the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Commodities – UN Food Price Index

Commodities – UN Food Price Index The Russia-Ukraine conflict drives food prices to record high. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Commodities – Wheat Prices

Commodities – Wheat Prices The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict push food prices to record high. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

VIX – Market Shocks in a Historical Perspective

VIX – Market Shocks in a Historical Perspective The volatility of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on U.S. stocks is equivalent to that of the Gulf War (1990–91). Image: Pictet Asset Management

Flows – Subsequent 4-Week S&P 500 Returns

Flows – Subsequent 4-Week S&P 500 Returns Retail investors continue to buy the dip despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which is bullish for U.S. stocks. Image: BofA Securities

Fed Staff Geopolitical Risk Index

Fed Staff Geopolitical Risk Index Geopolitical risk has risen significantly since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research