The U.S. Dollar As A Reserve Currency While the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency may evolve and share influence with other currencies, it is expected to remain a dominant currency for the foreseeable future. Image: BofA Global Research
Annual Changes in Central Bank Gold Reserves The significant increase in gold reserves by China, Poland, and Singapore in 2023 reflects a broader trend of central banks expanding their holdings of bullion amid escalating geopolitical and economic risks. Image: BofA Global Research
U.S. Bank Reserves as a Percent of GDP As bank reserves relative to GDP gradually return to normal levels, they will no longer contribute to the upward momentum of equity valuation multiples. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
The Federal Reserve and Financial Crisis If a soft landing is still a possibility, then the smooth deceleration of economic growth may reduce the need for immediate policy adjustments by the Federal Reserve. Image: Real Investment Advice
U.S. Federal Debt and Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Are the Federal Reserve balance sheet and the U.S. federal debt on the way to the moon? Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 and Last Hike in Federal Reserve Bank Rate Hiking Cycles The last Fed rate hike is not necessarily bearish for U.S. stocks over the next 12 months. Image: Carson Investment Research
Forecast – Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Should investors expect a higher terminal Fed balance sheet? Image: BofA Global Research
Global U.S. Dollar Reserves Will global U.S. dollar reserves continue to decrease over time? Image: Alpine Macro
Interest Rates – S&P 500 Index and Federal Reserve Bank Rate Hikes per Year Historically, if the U.S. economy isn’t in a recession, the S&P 500 tends to do well during Fed rate hikes. Image: LPL Research
S&P 500 and the Start of the Federal Reserve’s Last Three Rate-Hike Cycles Should U.S. equity investors really fear rising interest rates? Image: CNBC