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U.S. Market Liquidity U.S. market liquidity has improved since March lows, but remains below average levels. Image: Goldman Sachs

U.S. Dollar Index vs. Medium-Term Fair Value The U.S. dollar continues to be below medium-term fair value levels over the business cycle. Image: BofA Global Research

Volatility During U.S. Election Years Historically, volatility tends to decrease after elections. Image: Visual Capitalist

S&P 500 Average Performance through the Presidential Cycle 1872-2020 Historically, S&P 500 returns have been much better when a Democrat held the presidency. Image: BofA Global Research

ECB Staff Forecasts on Inflation How much trust should investors have in the ECB’s inflation forecasts? Image: Deutsche Bank

China Credit Impulse and Germany PMI (Leading Indicator) China credit impulse tends to lead Germany PMI by 6 months. Image: Scotiabank GBM Portfolio Strategy

U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield U.S. 30-year mortgage rates have fallen to record low, but remain elevated relative to the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Small Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 vs. S&P 500 and 10Y-2Y Treasury Yield Curve Will small-caps outperform large-caps? Image: Alpine Macro

S&P 500 Performance After U.S. Election Years If the President is re-elected, the S&P 500 tends to do much better the year after the election. Image: LPL Research

S&P 500 – Bullish Head and Shoulders If supports hold, the S&P 500 could have bullish breakouts with upside potential to 3588 and then 3640. Image: BofA Global Research

Global Equity Fund Flows and U.S. Elections Historically, global equity fund flows have improved after U.S. elections. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research