Trading Liquidity in U.S. Equities (for S&P 500)

Trading Liquidity in U.S. Equities (for S&P 500) Chart suggesting that the lack of market liquidity may have exacerbated the impact of buybacks on U.S. equities. Image: Societe Generale Cross Asset Research

Number of Months U.S. Economy in Recession

Number of Months U.S. Economy in Recession The 2010s are the first time a decade has gone without the U.S. falling into recession. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Number of People Infected with Coronavirus

Number of People Infected with Coronavirus Uncertainty remains high, but the latest number of infections shows a slowdown in spread of coronavirus. Image: Danske Research

China’s Trade Balance by Country

China’s Trade Balance by Country China exports $2.5 trillion worth of goods to other countries and has a trade balance of $367 billion. Image: howmuch.net

China 10-Year Yield and Copper to Gold Ratio

China 10-Year Yield and Copper to Gold Ratio Chart showing the weekly correlation between China 10-year yield and the copper to gold ratio (R² = 0.58). Image: Bloomberg

Financial Stress and Conditions

Financial Stress Index and Financial Conditions Index If financial conditions tighten sharply, this suggests a coming slowdown or recession. Currently, the St. Louis Financial Stress Index and the Chicago Fed National Financial Conditions Index are…