% of Zombie Companies in Russell 3000 Equivalent

% of Zombie Companies in Russell 3000 Equivalent The number of zombie companies in the United States is growing, due to the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis. Image: Financial Times

Advanced Economies Debt/GDP

Advanced Economies Debt/GDP The coronavirus pandemic could bring the debt-to-GDP ratio of advanced economies to World War II levels. Image: Deutsche Bank

S&P 500 YTD Returns by Credit Rating

S&P 500 YTD Returns by Credit Rating Chart showing the impact of credit ratings on stock returns since the beginning of the year. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

Flows into Global Tech Equity Funds

Flows into Global Tech Equity Funds Investors rush into tech, as they become more bullish. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Nasdaq Volatility

Nasdaq Volatility As the chart shows, the volatility of the Nasdaq has been particulary high. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 EPS vs. U.S. NIPA Corporate Profits

S&P 500 EPS vs. U.S. NIPA Corporate Profits This chart puts into perspective the wide divergence between S&P 500 EPS and U.S. NIPA corporate profits. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee