The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. The U.S. LEI increased by 1.3% in May, suggesting the economy’s upward trend is expected to continue in the near term. Image: The Conference Board
U.S. Economic Surprise Index Economic surprises tend to align with equity market movements. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield and Economic Surprise Index Should investors expect downward pressure on U.S. Treasury yields in the short-term? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Economic Cycle – U.S. Economic Expansion Economic cycles of growth can last many years, with an average of more than five years. Image: LPL Financial LLC
U.S. GDP, Inflation and Unemployment – FOMC Economic Projections The Fed expects GDP growth of 6.5%, inflation of 2.4% and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.5% this year. Image: The Daily Shot
U.S. Economic Growth vs. S&P 500 EPS Growth Economic growth is a driver of earnings growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Real GDP – Economic Booms and Buts U.S. real GDP booms at 33.1% rate in Q3 2020, one of the strongest on record. Image: CNBC
China Economic Data China is leading the global economic recovery and is expected to provide a boost to the rest of the world. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Long-Term (6-10y) Real Global GDP Growth Forecast from Consensus Economics Long-term (6-10y) real global GDP growth forecast continues to decline. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
What Shape Is the Global Economic Downturn Most Likely to Take? A V-shaped global economic recovery seems unlikely. Image: Oxford Economics