Stocks’ path higher in 2021 has been rocky
Equities’ rise this year has been choppy as investors confront new challenges. Our chart looks at stocks’ path and why flexibility remains important.
Rising inflation expectations ripple across the markets
Rates and inflation expectations moved higher this week. Our chart looks at why the Fed isn’t concerned, but markets could remain choppy, nonetheless.
Economists hike forecasts, but not for stocks
Forecasters turn brighter on the economy, but not stocks. This week’s chart asks whether stock investors need to curb their expectations?
Record equity inflows continue amid mixed fundamentals
Stock inflows reach a new record; are they divorced from fundamentals? This week’s chart asks if investors should reevaluate equity risk.
At new highs, stocks increasingly split from earnings
The S&P 500 has hit a fresh new high. Are stocks ready for a pullback? This week’s chart looks at the split between equities and earnings.
State, local budgets a hidden economic pitfall?
Looming state budget cuts could slow a post-vaccine recovery. We look back to the Global Financial Crisis to see what we can learn about tomorrow.