Economy – The World’s Top Tourist Destination by Money Spent The United States is the top tourist destination by money spent. Image: howmuch.net

Foreign Holdings of U.S. Treasury Securities by Selected Countries Japan and China are the two major foreign holders of U.S. Treasury securities. Currently, Japan surpasses China as largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries. Image: Goldman…

Top Three Crude Oil Producers Chart showing that the U.S. is the world’s biggest oil producer and has surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research

Euro Area Real M1 Growth Leads Euro Area Manufacturing PMI This chart suggests that euro area real M1 growth leads euro area manufacturing PMI by 9 months. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Major Oil Supply Disruptions As a reminder, disruptions in the oil market have always led to higher oil prices. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research

High Growth Stocks vs. Low Growth Stocks Chart suggesting that high growth stocks are expensive relative to low growth stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global Composite PMI Leads Global GDP Growth Chart suggesting that the global composite PMI leads global GDP growth by 2 months. Image: Oxford Economics

M1 Money Supply vs. Yield Curve and Recessions Great chart showing the correlation between M1 money supply and the yield curve. The key factor for inverted yield curves is tight money. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global…

Effects and Durations of 19 Oil Market Disruptions This table shows that disruptions in the oil market have always led to higher oil prices. Image: PKVerleger, LLC

Cyclical/Defensive Equities Ratio and 10-Year Treasury Yield The chart shows the correlation between the cyclical/defensive equities ratio and the 10-year treasury yield, signaling an economic slowdown. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

U.S. Gross Oil Total Imports and Exports of Crude Oil The United States has surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia, and is the world’s biggest oil producer. Image: Pictet Wealth Management