Utilities-to-Gold & Silver Mining Stocks Ratio Since 1990
Utilities-to-Gold & Silver Mining Stocks Ratio Since 1990 S&P 500 Utility Sector to Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index hits all-time high. Image: Crescat Capital LLC
Recession Indicator to Watch: Net Domestic Investment to GDP
Recession Indicator to Watch: Net Domestic Investment to GDP Net Domestic Investment to GDP is in a long-term downtrend since 1950. It is not a timing indicator for predicting the end of business cycles. But historicammy,…
One of the Best Indicators to Monitor for Signs a U.S. Recession Is Over
One of the Best Indicators to Monitor for Signs a U.S. Recession Is Over The probability of being unemployed in a given month in the United States, by dividing the average initial claims for unemployment…
What Indicators to Watch for Signs a U.S. Recession Is Coming?
What Indicators to Watch for Signs a U.S. Recession Is Coming? 1) In recent history, a recession occurs about 12 to 18 months after the spread between the 30-year and the 3-month treasury yields turns…
The Top Wealthiest Countries in 2018
The Top Wealthiest Countries in 2018 The United States is the world’s largest wealth market with $60.7 trillion in 2018. Inequality: you may also like “Lower Incomes Paid the Highest Price.” Image: Visual Capitalist
Share of Market Value in Bloomberg Barclays USD IG
Share of Market Value in Bloomberg Barclays USD IG Since 1990, the amount of BBB-rated bonds has doubled. This is only one step away from junk bonds. Keep in mind that many investment grade investors…
Stocks Performance Across Interest Rate Environments
Stocks Performance Across Interest Rate Environments This chart shows the excess return over S&P 500 in terms of rising and falling interest rates. Image: Greenline Partners LLC
The 10% Richest Households in the U.S. Own Almost 70% of All Wealth
The 10% Richest Households in the U.S. Own Almost 70% of All Wealth The 10% richest households in the US used to own 60% of all wealth. Now they own almost 70%. Inequality: you may…
How to Double your Money in the Market
How to Double your Money in the Market In this video, Josh Brown, financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, explains why the power of compounding can help you double your money. You may also…
What About the Predictive Power of the Fed?
What About the Predictive Power of the Fed? As former Fed policymaker Narayana Kocherlakota said in 2016: “Don’t rely on FOMC forecasts of future fed funds rates.” Why? Because the economy is often shaken by…
The Credit Cycle Is Leading the Economic Cycle
The Credit Cycle Is Leading the Economic Cycle This great chart shows that an economic slowdows risk is rising. When delinquency rates on consumer loans reach a low, there’s a high probability of a recession…