Relative Performance – Nasdaq 100 vs. Russell 2000 The frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence is driving U.S. tech stocks back to high levels relative to small caps. Image: BofA Global Research

S&P 500 Is this a new bull market or just a bull trap? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 – Total U.S. Stock Index Speculative Futures Positioning Is now a good time to take a long position in U.S. equities? Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 Performance in June In the past, when the S&P 500 has increased by more than 8% year-to-date heading into June in a pre-election year, positive outcomes have typically occurred in June. Image: Carson…

S&P 500 vs. Liquidity A sharp drop in liquidity is seen as a potential headwind for U.S. equities. Image: TS Lombard

S&P 500 Index Dividend Yield vs. Nikkei 225 Index Dividend Yield Should income seekers consider investing in Japanase stocks? Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Valuation – Price-to-Book Ratio – MSCI Japan Index vs MSCI ACWI ex Japan Index Warren Buffett’s positive view on Japanese stocks has raised the question of whether it is the right time to consider investing…

U.S. Senior Loan Officers Survey (SLOOS) and U.S. GDP The U.S. Senior Loan Officers Survey (SLOOS) doesn’t bode well for U.S. GDP in the coming quarters. Image: Deutsche Bank

Cumulative Equity Inflows vs. S&P 500 Investors have been moving their money from stocks to bonds and money market funds, resulting in flat flows into equities since the start of the year. Image: BofA Global…

Performance – U.S. Core Capital Good Orders and DJIA vs. Treasuries Price Relative The performance of stocks relative to bonds is closely linked to the capital expenditure cycle. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Global High Yield Bond Prices High-yield bonds are often called the “canary in the coal mine”, as they are seen as a leading indicator of the health of the economy. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy