Median Developed Market Debt to GDP

Median Developed Market Debt to GDP The total debt to gross domestic product is going back to 1865 for 12 developed countries. Image: Deutsche Bank

Total Debt by Sector for Developed & Emerging Economies

Total Debt by Sector for Developed & Emerging Economies Argentina is the least indebted market in terms of GDP, while Japan is the most indebted market in terms of GDP. The United States’ total debt is 252% of GDP. Image: Pictet Asset Management

Was the US Stock Market Crash on October 19, 1987, a “Black Swan” Event?

Was the US Stock Market Crash on October 19, 1987, a “Black Swan” Event? A “Black Swan” is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise with a major effect, which is extremely difficult to predict. The theory was developed by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The US stock market on October 19, 1987,…

Average and Median Equity Duration

Average and Median Equity Duration U.S. equities are 25% more sensitive to interest rate moves than other developed market equities. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management