MSCI Sector Total Returns in 2019 Chart showing how global sectors performed last year. Image: Fidelity Investments

S&P 500 When ISM Manufacturing Index Rises Above 50 When the ISM Manufacturing Index rises above 50, U.S. Treasuries and the U.S. dollar tend to weaken, while the S&P 500 tends to rise. Image: Nordea…

Housing – Property Prices In Dubai Are Falling In 2019, residential and commercial prices in Dubai fell 13% to 15%. Image: Financial Times

Performance of MSCI ACWI Around Global Health Emergencies Historically, the global stock market has bottomed, when the WHO has declared a global health emergency. Image: Ned Davis Research

S&P 500 Performance During Virus Emergencies Past virus scares shows that the S&P 500 has lost 6% to 13% over different lengths of time. Image: CNBC

Bank Reserves and S&P 500 J.P. Morgan suggests that Fed-injected liquidity is not the reason for the rise in the valuation of risk assets. Image: J.P. Morgan

Performance of S&P 500 Index Around Global Health Emergencies Historically, market reactions to previous major health scares have shown short-term volatility, but no disruptions over an extended period of time. Image: Ned Davis Research

Bitcoin, Gold and Performances by Asset Classes Bitcoin is the best performing asset class YTD, even better than gold known as the “safe haven” asset. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC

Inequality – Share of Population in Middle-Income Households and Annual Median Income The middle class is shrinking rapidly in the United States. It’s at the same level as China, Turkey and Russia. Image: Deutsche Bank…

Discretionary Retail Establishments in the United States Chart suggesting that the rise of ecommerce is having a real impact on retail stores. Image: Financial Times

U.S. Business Cycle – Global Equity vs. Bonds and U.S. Unemployment Rate Chart suggesting that U.S. growth has peaked. Image: Pictet Asset Management