ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day March is like a bull’s worst nightmare—after the S&P 500 took a nosedive of 3.10% last week, bears threw a party that even bulls couldn’t crash, tossing confetti and gleefully shouting, “See? We told you it was coming!” Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎
Return – Austria 100-Year Bond Despite significant prior returns, the 100-year Austrian government bond’s long-term nature increased its susceptibility to interest rate fluctuations, resulting in the crash. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Housing Bubbles – Real House Prices vs. House Prices / Disposable Income Is an housing crash on the horizon? Image: MBR Partners
S&P 500 Index vs. Retail Favorites Index Retail investor stock picks are beating the S&P 500 Index YTD. But are retail investors ready for a market crash? Image: The Daily Shot
S&P 500 Volatility History The stock market crash of 1929, the Black Monday of 1987, the global financial crisis in 2008, and the COVID-19 crisis were the most extreme events. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Comparison to 2000 and 2008 This chart shows the most recent stock market crash compared to the bear markets of 2000 and 2008. Image: Nautilus Research
Volatility – VIX over a Century The stock market crash of 1929, the Black Monday of 1987, the global financial crisis in 2008, and the coronavirus crash were the most extreme events. Image: BNP Paribas
Equity Market Recoveries (Rise in S&P 500 Compared to Its Lows from the Past 500 Trading Days) Historically, the S&P 500 has rallied at least another 10% following a major crash. Image: Nordea and Macrobond
S&P 500 from Record Peaks to a Correction This chart puts the coronavirus crash into perspective. Image: Yahoo Finance
S&P 500 – 1987 vs. 2020 This chart compares the current decline with the 1987 crash. Image: Fidelity Investments
Confidence – S&P 500 and NFIB Headline This chart suggests that confidence is going to crash. Image: Pantheon Macroeconomics