S&P 500 Returns Through the Year After a Strong Start

S&P 500 Returns Through the Year After a Strong Start The August-September correction in the S&P 500, following a strong start, aligns with historical standards and can be considered a normal occurrence. Image: BofA Predictive…

U.S. Home Prices vs. Wage Growth

U.S. Home Prices vs. Wage Growth The widening gap between wage growth and U.S. home prices has significant implications for housing affordability and economic inequality. Image: The Daily Shot

IG and HY Bond Fund Flows

IG and HY Bond Fund Flows It is common for investors to prefer investment-grade (IG) bonds over high-yield (HY) bonds when seeking lower-risk investments. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Real Oil Price and U.S. Recessions

Real Oil Price and U.S. Recessions While there has been a rebound in oil prices, they are still below the levels seen in 2022. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISM Manufacturing Index and Autos vs. Retail

ISM Manufacturing Index and Autos vs. Retail When there is robust economic growth, it is generally expected that the autos sector would outperform the retail sector. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 – Duration of 5%+ Pullbacks

S&P 500 – Duration of 5%+ Pullbacks Typically, S&P 500 pullbacks of 5% or more tend to persist for an average of 28 days. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 – Magnitude of 5%+ Pullbacks

S&P 500 – Magnitude of 5%+ Pullbacks When pullbacks of 5% or more occur, historical data shows that the S&P 500 has experienced an average decline of -10.2% from its peak. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…