Annual Purchases of Gold by Central Banks

Annual Purchases of Gold by Central Banks The first three quarters of 2019 were the largest central banks purchase of gold in recent history, due to geopolitical tensions. Image: J.P. Morgan

Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on GDP

Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak on GDP The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global GDP is estimated at 0.25% in 2020. Image: Oxford Economics

Coronavirus vs. SARS

Coronavirus vs. SARS These two charts suggest that the coronavirus is less deadly but more infectious than SARS Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

Global GDP Forecast

Global GDP Forecast This chart suggests the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global GDP. Image : Oxford Economics

S&P 500 and Liquidity Index

S&P 500 and Liquidity Index Market liquidity has tightened in recent weeks, fueling bets that U.S. equities could lose momentum as 2025 winds down. Image: TS Lombard

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