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Global Debt Levels vs. Global Bond Yields Global debt is at all-time high, while global bond yields are at all-time low. Image: J.P. Morgan

Global Debt Levels – Advanced Economies and Emerging Markets Historically, high debts create serious risks. Global debt levels have increased significantly since the Global Financial Crisis. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

S&P 500 Cash Balances and Debt Levels During the past 12 months, non-financial S&P 500 cash balances have declined by -11% and debt levels have inflected higher by +9%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 – Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction Margin debt is climbing into the danger zone that makes investors uneasy, edging deeper into levels last seen at major market tops. The bulls still run the show, but even a modest pullback could turn ugly fast. Image: Topdown Charts

Margin Debt as Percentage of M2 (Measure of Leverage) Leverage amplifies gains in rising markets but reveals fragility when sentiment turns. Margin debt relative to the money supply is running hot, echoing levels last seen during the dot-com boom. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Net Margin Debt U.S. margin debt is hovering near record highs. That level of borrowing reflects strong risk appetite, but it also leaves the market more exposed to sharp pullbacks if stocks slide and leveraged investors rush to cut positions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Margin Debt to U.S. Market Cap While margin debt has been rising, its share of total U.S. market value still sits at manageable levels. That keeps leverage risks in check and suggests investors could take on more borrowing if equities keep their momentum. Image: Bloomberg

U.S. Federal Debt Held by the Public The U.S. public debt has reached unprecedented levels both in absolute terms and relative to the economy, raising significant concerns about the country’s fiscal sustainability and economic future. Image: Deutsche Bank

Debt-to-GDP and 10-Year Government Bond Yield While it might seem intuitive that higher debt burdens would lead to higher yields due to increased risk, this relationship has not held true in practice. Yields are influenced by multiple economic factors, not just debt levels. Image: BCA Research

GWIM Debt Holdings as % of AUM Bank of America’s private clients maintain a low debt allocation of 20%, which remains significantly below the average level. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Global Government Debt Global government debt has skyrocketed since the global financial crisis, reaching its highest level in peacetime and posing significant challenges and vulnerabilities for governments and economies worldwide. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy