U.S. Retail Sales in March-April 2020

U.S. Retail Sales in March-April 2020 U.S. retail sales from March to April is dramatic and tumbled by a record 16.4%. Image: Oxford Economics

U.S. Jobless Claims

U.S. Jobless Claims Jobless claims are falling, but remain very high. Image: Pantheon Macroeconomics

U.S. – Cumulative GDP Decline During Recessions

U.S. – Cumulative GDP Decline During Recessions This chart suggests a contraction in U.S. real GDP of more than 12% from peak-to-trough this year, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Image: Oxford Economics

S&P Credit Ratings Downgrades

S&P Credit Ratings Downgrades The coronavirus crisis sparks record company downgrades. Image: Oxford Economics

U.S.: Funds Authorized by Congress

U.S.: Funds Authorized by Congress Funds authorized by Congress exceed those of the Great Financial Crisis. Image: Oxford Economics

U.S. High Yield Default Rate

U.S. High Yield Default Rate This chart suggests that U.S. high yield default rate could rise to 10% by year-end. Image: Oxford Economics

S&P 500 Forward 2-Year P/E Ratio

S&P 500 Forward 2-Year P/E Ratio The U.S. stock market is pricing in a V-shaped economic recovery. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research