U.S. Nominal GDP vs. S&P 500 Volatility

U.S. Nominal GDP vs. S&P 500 Volatility This chart shows that the S&P 500 volatility remains high in a context of slower macroeconomic cycles. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Median Stock Net Leverage

S&P 500 Median Stock Net Leverage Net leverage of the median S&P 500 companies reached new highs, above 1.8. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 1-Month Realised Volatility History

S&P 500 1-Month Realised Volatility History This chart shows that the last 90 years have been split equally between high, low and normal volatility regimes. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Stocks with High China Sales vs. S&P 500

U.S. Stocks with High China Sales vs. S&P 500 US-China trade war affects the relative performance of U.S. stocks with high China sales vs. the S&P 500 index. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Chinese Yuan (USD/CNY) and Tariffs

Chinese Yuan (USD/CNY) and Tariffs Trade-sensitive Chinese yuan could move lower with tariffs headlines. Image: Wells Fargo Investment Institute

Share Buybacks by Month

Share Buybacks by Month Excluding 2008, August and November are generally the busiest months for buyback executions in the past decade. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Dividend Yield of S&P 500 Components

Dividend Yield of S&P 500 Components Yields on equities seem competitive vs. U.S. Treasuries, but equity risk does not disappear because a company pays a dividend. Image: Bespoke Investment Group