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S&P 500 Forward 2-Year P/E Ratio The U.S. stock market is pricing in a V-shaped economic recovery. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Prediction for Near-Term S&P 500 Downside to 2,000 Goldman Sachs suggests that equity markets are unlikely to make new lows, if the U.S. doesn’t have a second surge in infections after the economy reopens. The year-end S&P 500 target remains 3,000. Image: Bloomberg

World’s Economic Programs Against the Coronavirus The massive stimulus package should keep the U.S. economic engine running. Image: howmuch.net

Equity Returns Over the Past Decade Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management is advising its wealthy clients to get back into equities and favor U.S. stocks (for informational purpose only, not a recommendation). Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Real Total Return and Federal Reserve Balance Sheet As this chart illustrates, the Fed balance sheet could grow to $10 trillion, equivalent to 49% of U.S. GDP. Image: Fidelity Investments

Fiscal Policy – Discretionary Fiscal Easing in Response to Coronavirus Crisis This chart puts into perspective the U.S. fiscal stimulus relative to other countries. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global Crude Oil Demand Global demand for crude oil has fallen off a cliff, as the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the U.S. and around the world. Image: The Wall Street Journal

Contributions to the Increase in the Unemployment Rate by Industry-Occupation Pair Goldman Sachs expects a nearly 12% increase in the U.S. unemployment rate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

A Long-Term History of Debt & Deficits The U.S. federal deficit is skyrocketing and unusually large. Image: Fidelity Investments

EPS Growth and Consensus The U.S. stock market is recovering, but Goldman Sachs expects EPS to fall 33% in the United States. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research