Bubbles – Bitcoin, Nasdaq, Gold, U.S. Housing, Commodities, Nikkei Detecting and measuring asset bubbles is not an easy task. This chart puts things into perspective. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 Price Returns Relative to Onset of Next U.S. Recession The performance of the S&P 500 has generally been positive until six months prior to a recession. Image: Investment Strategy Group, Bloomberg

Wicksell Spread and S&P 500 12-Month EPS Growth (Leading Indicator) This chart suggests that the Wicksell spread tends to lead the S&P 500 12-Month EPS growth by 3 months. Image: Pictet Asset Management

U.S. and Europe: Value vs. Growth Price to Book Ratio Valuations for growth vs. value are back near the levels that preceded 2000-01, but the trend is still intact for the time being. Image: Morgan…

S&P 500 Index Average Monthly Returns Over the past 20 years, March and April have been the two strongest months. Image: LPL Research

Share of Household Equities and Mutual Funds Owned by the Bottom 90% Chart showing that share of household equities and mutual funds owned by the bottom 90% has been counter-cyclical. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment…

Global Investment Research Financial Excess Monitor and Recessions The heat map suggests below-average imbalances in the U.S. economy. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Bond Fund Flows Bond funds hit inflow record, reflecting investor fears about the coronavirus’s spread. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Dollar and President Trump This chart shows the correlation between the U.S. dollar and President Trump’s approval ratings Image: TD securities

Odds of Various S&P 500 One-Year Total Returns During U.S. Economic Expansions This chart suggests the probability of positive one-year market returns when the U.S. economy is expanding. Image: Investment Strategy Group, Bloomberg

S&P 500 Next Twelve Months P/E vs. Dollar Index This chart suggests that the strength of the U.S. dollar supports higher P/E multiples for the S&P 500. Image: Strategas