LEI 6-Month ROC vs. S&P 500 EPS Annual % Change

LEI 6-Month ROC vs. S&P 500 EPS Annual % Change The 6-month annual rate of change of the Leading Economic Index is highly correlated with S&P 500 earnings growth. Should U.S. equity investors remain cautious? Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Forward EPS vs. Fed Funds Rate

S&P 500 Forward EPS vs. Fed Funds Rate When forward EPS growth goes negative, the Federal Reserve typically does not hike rates. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Consensus MSCI U.S. EPS Forecasts

Consensus MSCI U.S. EPS Forecasts Consensus expects U.S. EPS growth at 7.5% this year. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy