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ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Canada is not for sale – it’s a country, not a clearance item at a department store! And its price tag reads: “Priceless – and not negotiable!”

China GDP Growth Consensus Estimates GDP upgrades are likely to spur interest in China’s markets, encouraging asset allocation towards sectors that align with the country’s economic transformation. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Market – Geographical Breakdown of MSCI World Index Constituents The combined market capitalization of the Magnificent Seven would make it the second-largest country stock exchange globally. This would surpass the total value of many thriving economies. Image: BofA Global Research

Real GDP and Inflation The U.S. economy has avoided recessions and stagflations 90% of the time, inspiring confidence in investors and showcasing the country’s commitment to long-term economic stability and growth. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

Real Rates Among Major Economies Among major economies, China is now the only country offering positive real interest rates. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

Change in Debt-to-GDP Between Q4-2019 and Q3-2020 Countries are accumulating record amounts of debt. This chart puts into perspective the rise in debt-to-GDP ratio by country between Q4-2019 and Q3-2020. Image: Deutsche Bank

Top 10 Countries by Share of Global Manufacturing Output China manufacturing accounted for 28.4% of the country’s total economic output. Could the ripple effects of the coronavirus affect China’s ranking? Image: Statista

U.S. Health Care Costs U.S. health care costs have skyrocketed and are higher than in any other country Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Currency Impact on International Returns (MSCI ACWI ex-U.S.) Chart showing the currency impact on the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

World Semiconductor Sales Lead Emerging Markets This chart suggests that world semiconductor sales lead the MSCI emerging markets index by 3 months. This is very interesting before investing in emerging market equities. Country weights of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index: 33% China, 13.02% Korea, 11.35% Taiwan. Image: Nordea and Macrobond

World Population in 2018 Interesting world map: the country’s size represents the size of the population. You may also like “World Population & Demographics – More People Over 65 than Under 5 for the First Time.” Image: Our World in Data Click the Image to Enlarge