U.S. Economic Expansions and Recessions There has been a general trend towards less frequent recessions in the United States over recent decades, which reflects the evolving nature of the U.S. economy and its resilience in the face of potential downturns Image: USAFacts
Percent of Time the S&P 500 Has Risen during Economic Expansions Economic expansions tend to be bullish for the S&P 500. Image: Truist
Economic Cycle – U.S. Economic Expansion Economic cycles of growth can last many years, with an average of more than five years. Image: LPL Research
The Longest U.S. Economic Expansion The longest U.S. economic expansion on record may see its end due to coronavirus spread. Image: Oxford Economics
Odds of Various S&P 500 One-Year Total Returns During U.S. Economic Expansions This chart suggests the probability of positive one-year market returns when the U.S. economy is expanding. Image: Investment Strategy Group, Bloomberg
U.S. Economic Expansion The current economic cycle is the longest on record, but the weakest of the post-WWII era. Image: Wells Fargo Securities International Limited
Length of Economic Expansion and U.S. GDP Growth The current business cycle is the longest and weakest expansion. Image: Barclays Research
S&P 500 Total Return Change During Economic Expansions The current business cycle is the longest and weakest expansion. The next downturn could hit the U.S. stock market much harder than the economy. Image: Irrelevant Investor LLC
The Length of U.S. Economic Expansions and Recessions This chart puts into perspective the current business cycle, which could last longer. Image: Legg Mason
U.S. Economic Expansions The current business cycle is the longest expansion, but it’s also the weakest. Image: The Wall Street Journal