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S&P 500 Index and Forward 12-Month Earnings Per Share The S&P 500 Index always follows earnings. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Global Central Bank Rate Cuts vs. Hikes Since the beginning of the year, there have been more global rate hikes than global rate cuts. Image: BofA Global Credit Research

U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) Could the U.S. dollar experience a further selloff? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Global Real GDP Growth vs. Current Activity Indicator (CAI) Goldman Sachs forecasts global real GDP growth of 2.5% in 2023. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

VVIX to VIX Ratio The VVIX/VIX ratio continues to rise, suggesting a period of relative complacency. Image: The Daily Shot

ATA Truck Tonnage Index The drop in truck tonnage indicates a decrease in demand. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

AAII Total Stock Allocation vs. FMS Net % Overwieght Equities Asset allocators are cautious and still underweight equities. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Average Return the Day After a Down Day This year, the S&P 500 has gained 0.27% on average following a down day. Will U.S. stocks make a new all-time high before the end of the year? Image: Carson Investment Research

Eight Months Without a New 52-Week Low After Making One for the S&P 500 Eight months without a new 52-week low for the S&P 500 is a bullish sign that tends to lead to further gains. Image: Carson Investment Research

Cumulative Equity vs. IG Bonds Flows Investors continue to pour their money into IG bonds. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Index The market-capitalization weighted S&P 500 index has significantly outperformed other asset classes since the beginning of the year. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management