IPO Activity and Market Cycle IPO activity tends to be slow in the early phases of a new bull market, but that’s not the case today. Image: Richardson Wealth

China Credit Impulse and Corporate Financing Index China credit impulse is weakening as Beijing orders banks to limit loan growth for rest of the year. Image: Alpine Macro

Growing Cash Balances Cash is expected to be deployed, which will stimulate capital spending, asset inflation and economic growth. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Inflation – U.S. Used Car Price It seems like a good time to sell used cars in the United States. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Equity Risk Premium (Using Breakevens) The S&P 500 equity risk premium remains much lower than it was in March 2020. Is a drawdown on the horizon? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Value Cumulative Returns – U.S. Stock Market Value has made a strong comeback in recent months. Image: Financial Times

Household Debt Outstanding as a Percentage of Annual GDP Household debt to GDP ratios decreased in the recent years. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global Asset Classes – Expected Returns vs. Risk Chart suggesting that the S&P 500 is the least attractive asset over the next 6-12 months. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 – 10-Year Annualized Real Returns Returns tend to be cyclical. Buying the S&P 500 at high valuations has led to poor future returns. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Value Fund Flows Inflows into value funds are very strong. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Return – Equity Market Trends Around U.S. Capital Gains Tax Rate Hikes Equity prices tend to decline around U.S. capital gains tax hikes, but are likely to be short-lived. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…