OECD Total LEI lead OECD Real GDP

OECD Total LEI lead OECD Real GDP This chart suggests that the OECD’s leading economic indicators lead OCDE real GDP by 6 months. Image: Strategas

Relative Performance MSCI Europe vs. MSCI USA

Relative Performance MSCI Europe vs. MSCI USA The relative performance of European stocks vs. the U.S. is at its lowest level in 50 years. Will this year be Europe’s time to outperform? Image: Legg Mason

Cumulative ETF Flows

Cumulative ETF Flows Flows into equities and bonds have been very steady since 2015. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

U.S. Commercial and Industrial Loans Outstanding

U.S. Commercial and Industrial Loans Outstanding Business loan growth is slowing down, despite Fed easing. Currently, liquidity is going into the financial markets, but not into the real economy. Image: Pictet Wealth Management