U.S. Equities and The World: Earnings Growth vs. Multiple Expansion Since the 2009 low, the strong performance of the U.S. markets comes from earnings growth (73%) and multiple expansion (27%). You may also like “S&P 500 Return: Earnings Growth vs. Multiple Expansion.” Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Valuations – Market Values as a Proportion of World GDP Global equities have tripled their weight since the 1990s, jumping from 75% to above 200% of world GDP—an expansion that screams just how far valuations have run. Honestly, what could go wrong? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Returns – Gold vs. S&P 500 vs. MSCI World $4,000 gold isn’t just a headline—it’s the latest move in a powerhouse rally that has left equities in the dust since the millennium. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 Cyclical-Adjusted P/E Ratio vs. Net Private Foreign Inflows to U.S. Equities If foreign capital inflows weaken or reverse, U.S. stock valuations could come under downward pressure as investors reassess risk amid high prices and seek alternatives. Image: Bloomberg
Over the Following Time Horizons, Would you Rather Own U.S. or European Equities? Deutsche Bank’s survey of 400 financial professionals worldwide shows a strong short-term preference for European stocks over U.S. equities, but this trend is expected to reverse in the longer term. Image: Deutsche Bank
MSCI World Performance vs. U.S. Dollar Index Typically, the relationship between the U.S. dollar’s strength and global equities is significant. A weaker U.S. dollar tends to support global equities, while a stronger dollar generally puts downward pressure on them. Image: J.P. Morgan
Equity – MSCI Japan Market Cap Relative to World Market Cap Considering the improved outlook, attractive valuations, and progress in corporate governance, should investors consider increasing their exposure to Japanese equities? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Valuation – MSCI AC World 12-Month Forward P/E and 10-Year Real U.S. Treasury Yield 10-year U.S. real yields help explain the valuation of global equities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Relative Equity Market Performance – USA vs. Rest of the World How long will U.S. equities continue outperform the rest of the world? Image: Topdown Charts
Performance – U.S. vs. Developed Market Equities ex-U.S. Price Relative How long will U.S. equities continue to outperform the rest of the world? Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Valuation – U.S. 10-Year Real Yield and MSCI World Index Forward Price/Earnings Ratio The price of global equities is expected to fall, if U.S. real yields rise. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management