Purchasing Power of $100: S&P 500, Gold and Fiat Money

Purchasing Power of $100: S&P 500, Gold and Fiat Money Chart showing the purchasing power of $100 worth of fiat currency, gold and the S&P 500. Historically, stocks have won over the very long-term. Image: Fidelity Investments

S&P 500 vs. Zombie Companies

S&P 500 vs. Zombie Companies Zombie companies have outperformed the S&P 500 by a wide margin in April and May. The process of creative destruction is not taking place, thanks to the Fed and the government. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

Inflation and Capacity Utilization

Inflation and Capacity Utilization This chart suggests that inflation will not be a problem for many years, as economists watch capacity utilization indicators for signs of inflation pressures. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

S&P 500 with NYSE 90% Up Days

S&P 500 with NYSE 90% Up Days Historically, S&P 500 returns after an NYSE 90% up day are positive 80% of the time after 20 days. Image: BofA Global Research

Asset Allocation: Global Bonds

Asset Allocation: Global Bonds FMS investors are still more bearish than bullish. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

S&P 500 – 2020 vs. 2009

S&P 500 – 2020 vs. 2009 This chart suggests that the S&P 500 is following the 2009 pattern and market breadth. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Size of Selected U.S. Asset Markets

Size of Selected U.S. Asset Markets This chart puts into perspective the size of selected U.S. asset markets. The U.S. stock market is more than twice as large as the U.S. Treasury market. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research