The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. The U.S. LEI increased 0.2% in February, suggesting economic growth should continue well into 2021. Image: The Conference Board
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
China Real GDP and China Leading Economic Index China appears to be on track for a V-shaped economic recovery. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Citi U.S. Economic Surprise Index vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Chart suggesting that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could rise by the end of this year. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Variation in Economic Outcomes after Sudden Stops Since 1990 (Real Activity vs. Previous Peak) Most sudden stops are often followed by a slow recovery. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research