Global Consumption by Region

Global Consumption by Region Chart suggesting that developing economies will dominate global consumption. Image: McKinsey Global Institute

Copper to Gold Ratio

Copper to Gold Ratio The copper to gold ratio provides useful information on the evolution of the U.S. 10-year Treasury, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index and the average weekly hours worked. Image: Paolo Cardena

S&P 500 Valuation and Inflation

S&P 500 Valuation and Inflation This chart suggests that the S&P 500 is fairly valued based on current inflation. Image: Truist

High-Yield Bond Returns

High-Yield Bond Returns Year-to-date, Caa rated high-yield bond returns have lagged those with higher average credit ratings. Image: Charles Schwab

Most Traded Goods Between U.S. and China

Most Traded Goods Between U.S. and China Taking a closer look at U.S. exports to China, and China exports to U.S., amid the trade war. Image: howmuch.net

Emerging Markets and Liquidity Cycles

Emerging Markets and Liquidity Cycles This chart shows that investing in emerging markets also requires an understanding of global liquidity cycles. Image: Fidelity Investments

S&P 500 Tax Adjusted EPS vs. Trend

S&P 500 Tax Adjusted EPS vs. Trend Interesting chart showing that S&P 500 tax adjusted earnings are well above the trend in the United States, and have historically preceded earning plunges. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset…

Buyback Contribution to EPS Growth

Buyback Contribution to EPS Growth Buybacks constitute a very important part of the earnings payout. Without them, there is no EPS growth. Image: Credit Suisse Research

U.S. Recession Probability

U.S. Recession Probability According to Guggenheim Partners, the next U.S. recession could begin as early as the first half of 2020. Image: Guggenheim Partners, LLC.