GDP Growth and CPI Forecasts In 2024, global growth is expected to mildly decelerate, followed by a gradual recovery in 2025. Additionally, inflation is projected to gradually decrease across most countries. Image: BofA Global Research
12-Month Rolling Money Market In/(Out)Flows vs. NY Fed 12-Month Ahead Yield Curve Implied Recession Probability The probability of a U.S. recession can significantly influence investor behavior, potentially leading to a rotation out of money markets…
Europe Market – Annualized Average of Monthly Real Price Returns High and falling inflation is generally a favorable environment for returns. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance After 8-Week Win Streaks Historically, 8-week win streaks tend to be bullish for U.S. stocks over the next 12 months, giving investors a potential reason to expect a positive year in 2024.…
U.S. GDP Growth Forecasts Goldman Sachs is more bullish on U.S. GDP growth than the consensus and the FOMC’s forecast, reflecting their confidence in a stronger performance for the U.S. economy. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…
U.S. Economic Expansions and Recessions There has been a general trend towards less frequent recessions in the United States over recent decades, which reflects the evolving nature of the U.S. economy and its resilience in…
Median Policy Rate Projections in the Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections The anticipation of rate cuts in 2024 and beyond is generally viewed as bullish for equity markets, as it signals a potential easing of…
S&P 500 – Election Year Seasonality During election years, the S&P 500 tends to trend sideways in Q1. Investors are typically cautious about the potential outcomes of the upcoming elections and tend to adopt a…
Cyclical Sectors’ Relative Performance vs. Defensive Sectors Around the First Fed Cut After the first Fed interest rate cut, defensive stocks have historically shown stronger performance relative to cyclical stocks. Image: BofA US Equity &…
Market – Short Sellers Gains/Losses Market conditions and unexpected events have made short selling a difficult year, with over $145 billion in losses incurred. Image: CNBC
S&P 500 Total Return and Historical Inflation Peaks Historically, U.S. stocks have shown a tendency to increase when there is no recession following a peak in inflation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research