U.S. Federal Debt Growth and Gold Price While the increase in U.S. federal debt has traditionally correlated with higher gold prices, multiple other factors significantly influence gold’s market value. Image: Deutsche Bank
GWIM Debt Holdings as % of AUM Bank of America’s private clients maintain a low debt allocation of 20%, which remains significantly below the average level. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Emerging Market Debt + Equity Flows The substantial inflows into emerging market assets highlight a robust interest from investors. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Debt Held by Public as Share of GDP The anticipated increase in the U.S. federal debt by 2030 could potentially harm the economy, leading to higher interest payments, constrained resources, and potential limitations on growth and government responsiveness. Image: Deutsche Bank
Global Debt as % of GDP Japan holds the distinction of having the highest debt burden relative to its GDP in the world, which raises concerns about long-term sustainability. In comparison, other advanced economies have significantly lower debt-to-GDP ratios. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
U.S. Credit Card Debt Balances in Serious Delinquencies Despite the rise in U.S. credit card delinquencies, the economy remains strong. Currently, there are no strong indicators that point to an impending recession. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Global Debt Global debt reached an all-time high of $313tn at the end of 2023, highlighting the challenges and potential risks associated with managing and servicing debt in both developed and developing economies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Ownership of Developed Markets Government Debt Most U.S. government debt is owned domestically, while foreign investors hold a smaller but still significant portion. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction Margin debt continues to rise, remaining below extreme levels. This reflects the optimism among market participants and has the potential to drive further upward momentum in U.S. stock prices. Image: Topdown Charts
Global Debt Hits a Fresh Record Reaching an all-time high of $315,000 billion, global debt highlights the challenges and potential risks associated with managing and servicing debt in both developed and developing economies. Image: International Monetary Fund
S&P 500 vs. Margin Debt Margin debt boosts market gains as investors leverage to increase buying power. The recent rise in margin debt confirms exuberance and raises worries of a market correction. Image: Real Investment Advice