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2020E Dividend Yield This chart puts 2020E dividend yields into perspective. Image: J.P. Morgan

Gold, Bitcoin and Negative Yielding Debt Chart suggesting that gold price and bitcoin have been boosted by rising negative-yielding debt. Image: Fidelity Investments

Confidence in Central Banks and Cryptocurrency This chart suggests substantial loss in confidence in some central banks. Image: Financial Times

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. ISM Non-Manufacturing Index The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index increased to 55.5% in January and suggests faster expansion in January than in December. Image: Oxford Economics

Expected Number of Years in Retirement in OECD Countries Currently, France has the highest expected time in retirement. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Price Relative of MSCI World vs. Emerging Markets ex-China Emerging markets ex-China benefit from modernization potential, favorable demographics, and attractive valuations for the long term, according to BofA. Image: BofA Global Research

Purchasing Power of the Consumer Dollar in U.S. City Average As prices increase, the purchasing power of the consumer’s dollar declines. US$100 in 1913 would only be worth US$3.87 today.

Cumulative Fund Flows into Global Equity Funds Institutional investors are back buying stocks. Image: J.P. Morgan

Digital Money and Confidence A majority of people across the world don’t trust big tech companies to issue digital money. Image: Financial Times

Philly Fed Leading Index and Recession The Philly Fed Leading Index for the United States suggests that the U.S. economy is still in expansion mode over the next 6 months. Image: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

SARS Outbreak and Global Bonds This chart shows that the impact of the SARS outbreak on global bonds was short-lived. Image: Deutsche Bank