Median S&P 500 Trajectory After Declines in the VIX to Below 20
Median S&P 500 Trajectory After Declines in the VIX to Below 20 S&P 500 returns tend to accelerate when the VIX drops below 20 level. Image: Nomura
U.S. Unemployment Rate Continues Recovery
U.S. Unemployment Rate Continues Recovery U.S. unemployment rate drops to 7.9%, but job growth slowed in September. Image: BofA
Fear & Greed Index
Fear & Greed Index The Fear & Greed Index drops to extreme fear levels. Is this a market bottom signal? Image: Cable News Network
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Recession
U.S. Consumer Sentiment and Recession Historically, drops of 15% are a recession signal. The chart does not suggest an imminent recession in the United States. Image: The New York Times
University of Michigan Current Economic Conditions Index and Recessions
University of Michigan Current Economic Conditions Index and Recessions This chart shows that historical drops of more than -20 points in consumer confidence current conditions have signaled recessions since 1979. The current drop stands at -15.9 points. Image: Knowledge Leaders Capital
S&P 500 Index – Number of 5% Corrections Per Year
S&P 500 Index – Number of 5% Corrections Per Year Since 1990, there has been an average of 3.3 separate 5% declines for the S&P 500 per year. In a late business cycle, volatility increases. This is why, in 2019, we could see several drops of 5%. Image: LPL Research