China vs. USA

China vs. USA The number of Chinese companies in the Fortune Global 500 now exceeds that of the United States. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Utilities Dividend Yield Less 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield

Utilities Dividend Yield Less 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Goldman Sachs upgraded utilities to outperform, as the utilities dividend yield is relatively high compared to the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Valuation – Energy Sector Returns vs. Long-Term Oil Prices

Valuation – Energy Sector Returns vs. Long-Term Oil Prices Is the energy sector a relative bargain? Is the energy sector a relative bargain? Goldman Sachs is still “underweight” energy stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment…

World vs. U.S. GDP Growth Forecast

World vs. U.S. GDP Growth Forecast World GDP is expected to grow faster than that of the United States. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

KC Fed Labor Market Conditions Index and Recessions

KC Fed Labor Market Conditions Index and Recessions The KC Fed Labor Market Conditions Index is positive. Labor market conditions remain above their long-run average. Historically, a negative value is a necessary, but not sufficient…

U.S. Dollar and Short Positions

U.S. Dollar and Short Positions There is a risk of a short squeeze, as betting against the dollar is looking like a crowded trade. Image: Bloomberg

Cash Allocation Percentile vs. History

Cash Allocation Percentile vs. History Cash allocations are going down and could suggest more upside for stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research