U.S. 60/40 Portfolio Annual Price Return So far this year, the standard U.S. 60/40 portfolio has had its best year in two decades. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Various S&P 500 Index 6-Month Returns Since 1950 Historically, the Nov-Apr period is the best 6 months of the year for stocks. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC

Demographics – U.S. Inflation (CPI) vs. U.S. Population Aged 20-54 The population of 20-54s will start to increase and could therefore lead to a return to inflation. Image: Longview Economics

U.S. Job Growth It is the 109th consecutive month of job growth. That’s a record. Image: Ryan Detrick, LPL Financial LLC

Probability of U.S. Recession Within 12 and 24 Months Chart suggesting that the probability of U.S. recession within 12 and 24 months remains relatively moderate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

North America Private Equity Assets Private equity keeps on growing and now represents an important part of the economy. Image: Financial Times

U.S. Consumer Confidence and U.S. Unemployment A tight U.S. labor market and low interest rates should continue to support U.S. consumer confidence and spending. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Population Growth U.S. population growth is slowing to its lowest rate, due to in large part to aging population. Improvements to immigration policies would greatly help the U.S. economy. Image: TD Bank Financial Group

U.S. Dollar and S&P 500 Equity Risk Premium Higher bond yields reduce the S&P 500 equity risk premium, which weakens the U.S. dollar. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Fed Rates Cut While The S&P 500 Traded Within 2% of a 4 Years All-Time High Don’t fight the Fed, when the Fed cuts rates while the S&P 500 trades at all-time highs. Image: Pictet…

U.S. IPO Activity Chart showing the fall in new listings, while WeWork’s abandoned IPO. Image: Financial Times