Junk and Investment Grade Credit Spreads

Junk and Investment Grade Credit Spreads Corporate bond yield spreads are often used as a gauge of financial market stress. They can provide insights into the likelihood of an economic downturn, but they are not foolproof predictors. Image: Real Investment Advice

Growth Investment Ratio of U.S. vs. Global Markets

Growth Investment Ratio of U.S. vs. Global Markets U.S. exceptionalism is expected to persist, even as the S&P 500 has underperformed year-to-date. The Growth Investment Ratio in the U.S. stands at 42%, compared to 26% in the rest of the world, with the gap steadily widening in recent years. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Market – Gain Needed to Recover from Loss in an Investment

Market – Gain Needed to Recover from Loss in an Investment The greater the potential loss, the more difficult it becomes to recover, potentially leading to significant long-term impacts on an investment portfolio. Image: Carson Investment Research

Investment Grade (IG) Spread

Investment Grade (IG) Spread According to Goldman Sachs, Investment Grade (IG) spreads are expected to remain virtually unchanged over the next 12 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Real Business Investment

U.S. Real Business Investment While some companies have demonstrated high levels of capital expenditure in the United States, the overall trend remains modest since the 2020 recession. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy