Central Bank Target Rates

Central Bank Target Rates Who will be the next central bank to cut interest rates? Central banks have cut -3,147 basis points over the past year. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

What Is the Probability of Being Unemployed in a Given Month in the United States?

What Is the Probability of Being Unemployed in a Given Month in the United States? Weekly initial jobless claims decreased to 202,000. Currently, by dividing the average initial claims for unemployment insurance by the total number of people working, the probability is less than 0.15% of being unemployed in a given month in the United…

Cumulative Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

Cumulative Confirmed Coronavirus Cases The second derivative is key for markets, while Italy’s coronavirus cases rising fast. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Decline in S&P 500 Exceeded 19% and Recessions

Decline in S&P 500 Exceeded 19% and Recessions When the decline in the S&P 500 exceeded 19% in the past, four times the additional decline was deep and associated with a recession. Image: The Leuthold Group