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Equities vs. Bonds Recent trends suggest that the risk/reward profile of bonds, particularly U.S. Treasuries, has become more favorable compared to equities. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

S&P 500 Fragility Following the Global Financial Crisis, high fragility events have become more common, posing risks to U.S. equity investors and undermining the stability of the financial system. Image: BofA Global Research

GDP Growth Revision The U.S. economy demonstrates resilience and promising growth outlook, in contrast to the EU and China, which face slower recoveries and economic challenges. Image: Deutsche Bank

Returns – U.S. Equities vs. Commodities While commodities can serve as a hedge in certain market conditions, U.S. equities are likely to continue outperforming them over the long term due to their lower volatility, more stable returns, and historical performance trends. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

G7 Inflation Average Current projections and trends suggest a return to 5% inflation is unlikely in the near term, but long-term structural changes and unforeseen shocks could alter this outlook. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Volatility The concentration of large-cap stocks has significantly impacted market volatility, with these stocks accounting for a record share of it. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Fed Funds Forecast vs. Market Pricing While the Fed has made progress in the fight against inflation, BofA holds a significantly more hawkish view on Fed policy compared to market expectations. Image: BofA Global Research

G10 Policy Rates The majority of G10 central banks are either currently cutting rates or are expected to start soon, reflecting a broader global disinflationary trend and changing economic conditions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Weekly High Grade Fund Flows Over the past week, substantial inflows of $5.25 billion into U.S. high-grade funds and ETFs demonstrate strong investor confidence in their potential returns. Image: BofA Global Research

Tech/Telecom/Healthcare vs. Financials/Energy/Materials as % of Global Equities Should long-term investors consider buying the dip in sectors such as Financials, Energy, or Materials? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Current Market Pricing for Fed Funds Rate Traders predict that the Federal Reserve’s terminal rate, which marks the end of the rate cut cycle, will be around 3%. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy