60/40 Equity/Bond Portfolio Performance Across Regions This chart shows the dominance of the U.S., as U.S. assets have grown bigger than those of Europe and Japan. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
VIX and Number of Regions/Cities with Confirmed Coronavirus Case Daily Growth Rate Above 30% This chart shows the correlation between VIX and the number of regions/cities with confirmed coronavirus case daily growth rates above 30%. Image: J.P. Morgan
Global Consumption by Region Chart suggesting that developing economies will dominate global consumption. Image: McKinsey Global Institute
10-Year Rolling Average Sales Growth by Region The importance of remembering the past: this chart shows the steep decline in sales growth over time. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Correlation Between U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index and Regional Indexes This chart shows the quite good correlation between the U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index and regional indexes (Philly Fed, Dallas Fed, Richmond Fed, and NY Empire). Image: Saxo Bank
World Population by Region Projected to 2100 World population is expected to increase to 10.9 billion by 2100 and 83% of the world population will live in Asia and Africa. Image: Our World in Data
Investor Allocation by Region in the U.S. This chart is a good example of investment bias and shows the likelihood of owning stocks in an industry vs. national average. Picture Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
S&P 500 Cash Return Yield by Sector and Region Currently, the S&P 500 cash return yield (buybacks + dividends) is 5.2%, the highest since 2011. That’s much more than Europe, Japan and emerging markets. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
Global Real GDP – Latest World Economic Outlook Growth Projections This table suggests the coronavirus pandemic impact on growth across all regions. Image: International Monetary Fund
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index and Empire State Manufacturing Survey and ISM Manufacturing Index Despite the coronavirus, both regional PMIs suggest an increase in U.S. ISM manufacturing this month. Image: Swedbank Research