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Tech Stocks – Apple and U.S. Job Openings Some tech stocks tend to be correlated with the U.S. labor market. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

S&P 500 Monthly Median Returns and % of Years with Positive Return since 1985 Historically, September has been challenging for U.S. stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Home Prices – Case-Shiller National Home Price Index and Model-Implied Goldman Sachs expects flat U.S. home prices next year, which is good news for homebuyers. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Earnings Revisions Breadth and S&P 500 NTM EPS How will earnings growth drive the U.S. stock market? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Oil Prices in Yen and Euros The near-term economic outlook for the Eurozone is bleak, while oil prices in euros are rising. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Hedge Fund Net Leverage Aggregate hedge fund net leverage remains high compared to the average level. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Percent U.S. Job Losses in Post WWII Recessions The U.S. job market has recovered quickly. Image: Calculated Risk

S&P 500 Index Performance During Midterm Election Years Historically, the S&P 500 Index performs poorly during the first 9 months of midterm election years. Should investors expect a year-end rally? Image: Carson Investment Research

MSCI Emerging Market Equities vs. S&P 500 Relative Performance How long will emerging market equities continue to underperform the S&P 500? Image: Topdown Charts

S&P 500 Price Returns – Mild vs Deep Recessions How will the S&P 500 cope with a U.S. recession? Image: MarketDesk Research

U.S. Market Liquidity – 3-Day Rolling E-mini Future Median Top-of-Book Depth and Width U.S. market liquidity is improving. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research