Liquidity and S&P 500

Liquidity and S&P 500 Liquidity in U.S. equity collapsed in early 2018 and remained at an extreme low. Lack of liquidity tends to lead to violent market moves. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Performance Around U.S. Recessions

S&P 500 Performance Around U.S. Recessions The performance of the S&P 500 around U.S. recessions is -30% on average. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Change in Fed Funds Rate

Change in Fed Funds Rate The Fed has cut rates by 100 bps to 0.00-0.25%. This is the biggest rate cut in modern times. Image: Danske Research

Rates and Equity Volatility (VIX)

Rates and Equity Volatility (VIX) This chart highlights the significant and sudden spike in rates and equity volatility at 2008/2009 levels. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

S&P 500 vs. Corporate Profits After Tax

S&P 500 vs. Corporate Profits After Tax The current divergence between the S&P 500 and corporate profits after tax is the widest on record. It is possible to close the gap “down” with a recession.…

New Coronavirus Cases in Italy and South Korea

New Coronavirus Cases in Italy and South Korea These charts suggests that new coronavirus cases in Italy and South Korea are still tracking China’s outbreak. Image: Charles Schwab

S&P 500 Risk Parity Index

S&P 500 Risk Parity Index Risk parity funds experience their worst week since 2008, by the decline of U.S. Treasury bonds and equities. Image: Financial Times

Insider Buy vs. Sell Ratio and S&P 500

Insider Buy vs. Sell Ratio and S&P 500 Insider buying is at its highest level in nine years, but recent history shows that insiders tend to be early in picking the bottom. Image: Bloomberg