Valuation Gap Between U.S. and Emerging Markets ex-China

Valuation Gap Between U.S. and Emerging Markets ex-China According to BofA, emerging markets ex-China benefit from favorable demographics, modernization potential, and attractive valuations for the long term. Image: BofA Global Research

Fed’s Balance Sheet Composition

Fed’s Balance Sheet Composition Chart suggesting that the Fed should buy more Treasury bills and shift away from repo operations over time. Image: Deutsche Bank

Gold vs. Fed Funds Futures

Gold vs. Fed Funds Futures Chart showing the current divergence between gold and the implied Fed funds rate. Image: Longview Economics

Core Inflation and Average Trailing S&P 500 P/E Ratio

Core Inflation and Average Trailing S&P 500 P/E Ratio In periods of low inflation, the P/E ratio is higher. Conversely, high inflation tends to depress the P/E ratio. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Business and Industrial Sentiment vs. U.S. GDP

Business and Industrial Sentiment vs. U.S. GDP Chart suggesting that business and industrial surveys have not explained U.S. economic growth over the past decade (R² = 0). Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

S&P 500 Total Return Trend

S&P 500 Total Return Trend Chart suggesting that the S&P 500 Total Return index is 6% below trend. Image: Truist

U.S. Inflation since 2000

U.S. Inflation since 2000 U.S. households are more concerned about the rising cost of medical care and housing, than overall inflation. Image: Financial Times