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U.S. Heavy Trucks Sales and Recessions U.S. heavy trucks sales rose in May to 491K (annualized). Historically, before recessions, heavy trucks sales tend to peak and then decline. Click the Image to Enlarge

Recession – U.S. Real Retail Sales Is a “recession shock” coming to the United States? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Real Retail Sales and Recession In May, U.S. real retail sales stand at -0.4% YoY. About 70% of U.S. GDP is personal consumption. In the past, real retail sales trended sideways before the recession began.

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Positive Sales Surprises Should U.S. equity investors expect small positive sales surprises ahead? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Valuation – Russell 3000 Index, Percent of Constituents with Price/Sales Ratios Greater than 10 Measured by price to sales ratios, U.S. stocks look expensive. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

S&P 500 Profit Margin – Operating Earnings/Sales S&P 500 profit margins remain high, despite rising cost inflation and accelerating wage growth. Will this change? Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Valuation – S&P 500 Index and Price to Annual Sales Measured by price to annual sales, U.S. stocks are looking more and more expensive. Should investors take a cautious approach to U.S. equities in 2022? Image: Real Investment Advice

Valuation – Current Enterprise Value/Trailing 12-Month Sales – Russell 1000 Growth Index and Russell 1000 Value Index Are U.S. growth stock valuations becoming too high? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Housing – % of New U.S. Home Sales by Price Range The share of new home sales over $500,000 is increasing. Image: BofA Global Research

Valuation – S&P 500 Forward Price-to-Sales Ratio Measured by forward price-to-sales, the S&P 500 looks expensive. Image: The Daily Shot