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Bear Market Recoveries This table shows all the bear markets since 1950 and the length of recovery. Image: LPL Research

The Longest U.S. Economic Expansion The longest U.S. economic expansion on record may see its end due to coronavirus spread. Image: Oxford Economics

Global Real GDP Forecast Goldman Sachs warns that the coronavirus has triggered a global recession. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance in Bear Markets Historically, about 70% of bear markets lead to a recession in the United States. Image: CNBC

WTI Spot Oil Price and Cash Floor The chart suggests that there is a risk that oil prices move to cash costs. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Recession – U.S. Real GDP and Stock-to-Bond Ratio This chart shows the correlation between US real GDP and the stock-to-bond ratio, suggesting a recession. Image: Alpine Macro

S&P 500 and Secular Bull Market Behavior The S&P 500 below the 200-week moving average is not secular bull market behavior. Image: BofA Global Research

Dow Jones Industrial Average’s 10 Largest One-Day Percentage Drops Yesterday was one the biggest Dow Jones losses of all time. Image: CNBC

Volatility (VIX) and the Equity Risk Premium This chart shows that the equity risk premium tends to move with credit spreads. Image: Fidelity Investments

Buybacks – Quarterly Share Repurchases During Bull and Bear Markets This chart shows that companies tend to reduce buybacks during bear markets. Image: Charles Schwab

Global Equities and Bear Market Currently, 71% of countries are in a bear market. Image: Topdown Charts