Following Quarter EPS Revisions Through Earnings Season EPS revisions are rapidly deteriorating. An earnings recession is currently not priced in by the market. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Inflation-Adjusted S&P 500 12 Months Before and 18 Months After Inflation Peaks Since WWII, the S&P 500 has bottomed seven months after the peak in CPI inflation. Image: Stifel

U.S. Business Cycle – Cross-Asset Cycle Indicator The Morgan Stanley’s U.S. cycle indicator has moved into the downturn phase. Should investors favor fixed income over equities? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index and U.S. Employment It is important to keep a close eye on the U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index for any changes in U.S. employment.

Performance – World Technology vs. Healthcare Is it the end of the FAANG bubble? Image: BCA Research

Current Valuation Relative to Long-term Average The S&P 500 Index remains historically expensive. Image: Truist

S&P 500 Performance November – April During Midterm Years Historically, the six months from November through April have seen the best performance for U.S. stocks following midterm elections. Image: Carson Investment Research

S&P 500 Forward EPS vs. S&P 500 Is there further downside ahead for the S&P 500, as an earnings recession is not priced into U.S. equities? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Valuation – 10-Year U.S. Treasury Real Yield vs. S&P 500 Forward Price/Earnings Ratio Despite higher real rates, the S&P 500’s valuation remains elevated. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Average S&P 500 Return Before and During Bear Markets The S&P 500 does not price in a U.S. recession. Image: TS Lombard

Stock Market Performance Is it the end of the web 2.0 bubble? Image: BCA Research