U.S. and China Stock Markets U.S. and China stock markets are both higher year-to-date, amid the trade war. Image: Danske Bank Research

S&P 500 Total Return During Pre-Election Years “What we learn from history is that people don’t learn from history. And you certainly see that in financial markets all the time.” –Warren Buffett Image: Ryan Detrick,…

Average S&P 500 Performance Following 3rd Fed Rate Cut In the Fed rate cutting cycle, the chart shows the average S&P 500 performance following a 3rd Fed rate cut, with less than two additional cuts,…

A Widening of High Yield Credit Spreads Is Very Useful to Predict a Recession Like a yield curve inversion and real interest rates above real GDP, a widening of high yield credit spreads is very…

S&P 500 vs. IPO Performance The chart shows how IPOs have performed since 2015. Currently, investors seem reluctant to invest in high-risk, high-growth companies. Image: Richardson Wealth

Central Bank Rate Cuts Lead Global Manufacturing PMI by 8 Months Charting suggesting that central banks rate cuts lead global manufacturing PMI by 8 months. Image: Pictet Wealth Management

Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. and Recessions Leading economic indicators are still trending upward. The U.S. economy is growing, but more slowly. Image: Calamos Investments LLC

Inflation – Price Changes Since 2000 in the U.S. Headlines say there’s no inflation, but most important things in life are getting more expensive in the United States. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Construction Sector Activity and Recessions This chart clearly shows that growth of activity in the construction sector is slowing down. Image: Quill Intelligence, LLC

Length of U.S. Recessions This chart puts into perspective the length of U.S. recessions, before and after the Fed. Image: Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC

Bitcoin Volatility The price of Bitcoin exhibits high volatility persistence. Has Bitcoin failed as a means of payment and store of value? Image: Financial Times