Stock of Broad Money Around the World

Stock of Broad Money Around the World This chart shows how much money is in circulation around the world. China has the most money in circulation, followed by the U.S.. Image: howmuch.net

U.S. Zombie Companies and Fed Ended QE

U.S. Zombie Companies and Fed Ended QE Since the Fed ended QE, U.S. zombie companies have underperformered the market. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

U.S. vs. China Trade Balance and Treasury Holdings

U.S. vs. China Trade Balance and Treasury Holdings China’s Treasuries holdings drop, while the U.S.-China trade balance shrinks very slightly amid the trade war. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

Rotation from U.S. Stocks to Rest-of-World

Rotation from U.S. Stocks to Rest-of-World The rotation from U.S. stocks to cheaper global stocks continues, reaching $123 billion recently. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Trade Deficit to GDP

U.S. Trade Deficit to GDP The chart shows that the U.S. trade deficit as percentage of gross domestic product is still huge, despite the US-China trade war. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

S&P 500 and Fidelity 401(K) Millionaire Accounts

S&P 500 and Fidelity 401(K) Millionaire Accounts The number of 401(k) millionaires hits record high at the end of the third quarter, while the average 401(k) balance is still only $105,200. Image: Sentimentrader

Inequality – Income Mobility Across Generations

Inequality – Income Mobility Across Generations In the United States, it takes five generations for individuals born in low-income families to reach the mean income in society. In Danemark, it takes “only” two generations. Image:…

Demographics – U.S. Population Growth

Demographics – U.S. Population Growth The U.S. population continues to grow today, but it is growing at the slowest rate since 1937. This means an aging, slow-growing future for the U.S..