GS U.S. Financial Conditions Index Financial conditions tightening continues to pose a significant challenge, as evidenced by various factors such as the strengthening of the U.S. dollar and the surge in U.S. bond yields. Image: The Daily Shot
Valuation – Real Assets vs. Financial Assets The price of real assets relative to financial assets being very low suggests that investors should consider owning more real assets, such as precious metals and real estate. Image: BofA Global Research
Equity – U.S. Households Aggregate Financial Asset Allocation U.S. households currently allocate 43% of their total financial assets to equities, which is elevated. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Financial Conditions and U.S. Recessions When financial conditions become tight or restrictive, it is typically followed by an economic downturn. Image: Real Investment Advice
10-Year U.S. Treasury Real Rate vs. U.S. Financial Conditions Index The recent rise in U.S. real rates does pose a risk for the U.S. equity market. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 Quarterly Net Margins Ex-Financials Can investors expect an increase in margins in the coming quarters? Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
U.S. True Financial Conditions Index The U.S. True Financial Conditions Index remains tight. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond
Weekly Financials Flows Will inflows to financials persist? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Eurozone Bank Lending Flow to Non-Financial Corporations Bank lending in the European area is contracting, which is unusual outside of crises. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Fed Funds Rate and Financial Events History repeats itself over and over again, as Fed tightening cycles end with a financial event. Image: Deutsche Bank