China’s Monetary Policy

China’s Monetary Policy The Chinese banks’ reserve requirement ratio will be cut by 50 bps on January 6, to 12.5%. Image: Bianco Research

Starting Valuation Predicts Future Returns

Starting Valuation Predicts Future Returns Based on the Shiller CAPE ratio, the chart suggests a 10-year compound annual growth rate of only 2% to 4% for the U.S. stock market. Image: Fidelity Investments

U.S. Cyclicals vs. Defensives

U.S. Cyclicals vs. Defensives It’s all about sector rotation: the cyclicals vs. defensives trade is now pricing a growth acceleration. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Profit Margins of S&P Large Caps and Small Caps

Profit Margins of S&P Large Caps and Small Caps Profit margins between small and large caps are widening. Industries with highest concentrations are getting all of the profit margin improvement. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC

Where Do State Tax Revenues Come From?

Where Do State Tax Revenues Come From? The most important category of revenue is individual income, followed by general sales. Income taxes paid by corporations rank fourth. Image: howmuch.net

U.S. Population Growth

U.S. Population Growth U.S. population growth is slowing to its lowest rate, due to in large part to aging population. Improvements to immigration policies would greatly help the U.S. economy. Image: TD Bank Financial Group

MSCI World Index Valuation at Cycle Peaks and Troughs

MSCI World Index Valuation at Cycle Peaks and Troughs On average, the MSCI World Index currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio that has marked cyclical peaks in the stock market over the past 50 years. Image: Charles Schwab