Cross Asset Flows as a % of Assets

Cross Asset Flows as a % of Assets Money market funds saw a significant outflow of $40 billion over the past week, as a Fed rate cut is now on the horizon. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Market – Current Pricing of Policy, Political and Macro Outcomes

Market – Current Pricing of Policy, Political and Macro Outcomes Investors are confidently predicting a 100% chance of a Fed rate cut on September 18, a 75% likelihood of Donald Trump winning the U.S. election on November 5, and a 68% probability of a soft landing within the next 12 months. Image: BofA Global Investment…

Deviation of Earnings Above/Below Long Term Growth Trend

Deviation of Earnings Above/Below Long Term Growth Trend Some investors are becoming concerned as the current earnings estimates deviate significantly from the long-term growth trend, along with the effect of a Fed rate-cutting cycle. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Money Market Fund Assets

U.S. Money Market Fund Assets Following a Fed rate cut, U.S. money market funds typically experience outflows 12 months later as investors adjust their portfolios and manage risk in response to changing interest rates and market conditions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Money Market Assets Under Management

Money Market Assets Under Management Following a Fed rate cut, money market funds typically experience outflows 12 months later as investors adapt portfolios and manage risk exposure in response to shifting interest rates and market conditions. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Annual Performance of S&P 500

Annual Performance of S&P 500 The S&P 500 Index gained 29% in 2019, its best performance since 2013, boosted by economic data, Fed rate cuts, and the US-China phase-one trade deal. Image: Credit Suisse Research

U.S. 10-Year/2-Year Yield Curve and Recession

U.S. 10-Year/2-Year Yield Curve and Recession After the first Fed rate cut, a steepening of the U.S. 2-Year/10-Year spread could suggest a recession is coming. Image: UBS

U.S. Yield Curve vs. Recessions

U.S. Yield Curve vs. Recessions The chart shows the 10-year Treasury yield minus Fed funds rate yield curve and recessions. Historically, a flat or inverted yield curve is associated with slow economic growth or recessions. The longer the yield curve stays inverted, the better it predicts recession. A Fed rate cut similar to 1995 could…