GS U.S. Financial Conditions Index Easing financial conditions provide a tailwind to U.S. economic growth by supporting consumers and businesses. However, ongoing vigilance regarding inflation risks remains necessary. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. True Financial Conditions Index The U.S. True Financial Conditions Index stands at 6, indicating a slightly accommodative financial environment. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond
U.S. Financial Conditions Index and Real GDP Growth from FCI Last week, U.S. financial conditions tightened significantly following the White House’s announcement of “reciprocal” tariffs and China’s retaliatory measures, raising global concerns among investors and policymakers. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Changes in Financial Conditions Since Trump’s Inauguration The “Trump trade,” as initially advertised, was characterized by expectations of a stronger U.S. dollar, rising equities, higher yields, and narrower credit spreads—the opposite of current market conditions. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 and Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Index Should investors stay optimistic? The rise in the Chicago Fed Financial Conditions Index is seen as a bullish signal for the S&P 500, suggesting potential for further upside. Image: BofA Global Research
Financial Conditions Financial conditions in G3 economies have been experiencing a trend of loosening, posing challenges for central banks in their efforts to manage inflation and making it more difficult to keep it under control. Image: BofA Global Research
10-Year U.S. Treasury Real Rate vs. U.S. Financial Conditions Index The decoupling of U.S. financial conditions from U.S. real rates persists. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Financial Conditions and U.S. Recessions The Fed may face challenges due to looser financial conditions, as it requires tighter conditions in order to effectively curb inflation towards its 2% target. Will the Fed adopt a more hawkish stance next month? Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Index vs. Financial Conditions Index Should investors forget Goldilocks, as it’s all about financial conditions? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Bloomberg U.S. Financial Conditions Index Looser financial conditions will make it harder for the Fed to bring inflation back to 2%. Image: The Daily Shot
S&P 500 vs. Financial Conditions U.S. financial conditions have eased meaningfully, coinciding with rising U.S. stock prices. Image: Morgan Stanley Research