SPAC IPOs by Week Despite regulatory pressure, SPAC issuance has accelerated. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Single Stocks Options Notional Open Interest Ahead of Monthly Expiry Should traders and investors be more cautious on a triple witching day? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

When Do You Expect the Fed to Begin to Signal Tapering of Asset Purchases? Will the Fed announce QE tapering by year end? Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Valuation – S&P 500 Forward P/E vs. P/E Adjusted for Amortized Intangibles The S&P 500’s valuation looks less expensive adjusted for intangibles amortization. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

Average Company Life Span on S&P 500 Index The average life-span of companies listed in S&P 500 is in a long-term decline. Image: BofA Global Research

FMS Investors – Net % Saying They Have Taken Out Protection FMS investors are increasingly less hedged. Is this a cause for concern? Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Volatility – S&P 500 3-Month Put Skew The S&P 500 3-month put skew is at historical highs. Could this predict a fall in the U.S. stock market? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S., European, and Developed Ex-U.S. Equity Returns Will U.S. equities continue to outperform global equities ex-U.S.? Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

U.S. Employees on Nonfarm Payrolls and JOLTS Job Openings U.S. job openings hit another record high, as hiring struggles persist. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Number of S&P 500 Record Closes The S&P 500 has seen 54 record closes this year. Should investors expect more upside for U.S. equities in 2021? Image: The Wall Street Journal

Inflation – Container Shipping Price Indices Container shipping prices are rocketing higher. Image: BofA Global Research