VIX (Volatility) and Implied Equity Risk Premium

VIX (Volatility) and Implied Equity Risk Premium The risk of a correction is rising, as the implied equity risk premium is now below what the VIX would suggest. Image: Fidelity Investments

Share of U.S. Zombie Companies

Share of U.S. Zombie Companies The cost of extended monetary easing: low interest rates have created zombie firms. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Fed Funds vs. Employment/Population + Inflation

Fed Funds vs. Employment/Population + Inflation This chart suggests the optimal monetary policy, while Fed officials do not anticipate any rate hikes until 2022. Image: Oxford Economics

Correlation of U.S. Bonds to S&P 500

Correlation of U.S. Bonds to S&P 500 The diversification benefit of bonds could be reduced, as the correlation of U.S. bonds to equities has become less negative. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

U.S. Average P/E Ratio and Inflation Range

U.S. Average P/E Ratio and Inflation Range This chart suggests that rising inflation is good for P/E until inflation exceeds 3%. Image: Credit Suisse Research