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Banks and U.S. Real Yields Banks suffer from low real yields, as it is more difficult for them to make a profit from lending. Image: Bloomberg

Bank Business Lending Standards U.S. banks are tightening lending standards amid uncertain economic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Personal Disposal Income Growth vs. U.S. GDP Growth Morgan Stanley is bullish on U.S. market, as personal disposable income growth is at record levels. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Apple – 10-Year Percentage Change in Market Capitalization What’s a better buy? Apple or the S&P 500? Image: CNBC

Currency – The U.S. Dollar (USD) Is the Most Traded Currency The U.S. dollar is the most commonly traded currency in the world, followed by the euro, the Japanese yen, and the British pound sterling. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield vs. Cyclical/Defensives Stock Ratio The recent rise in the cyclical/defensives stock ratio could suggest a rise in 10-year yields. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Secular Bull Market – Dow Jones Industrial Average and 30-Year Bond Cycles Chart suggesting a “new” secular bull market underway with the potential to last until 2034. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC

Bitcoin Options vs. Futures Open Interest Bitcoin options and futures open interest is growing rapidly this quarter. Image: J.P. Morgan

Performance – Gold and Bonds Beat Stocks Will gold and bonds continue to outperform equities? Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Index Performance After New All-Time Highs Historically, the S&P 500 Index performance has been much better (on average) after more than 5 months without a new high. Image: LPL Research

S&P 500 At All-Time High Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the S&P 500 hits all-time high, but is testing resistance. Image: StockCharts