Chart of the week

Consumer sentiment and spending are telling two different stories, which could lead to differing economic outlooks.

This week’s chart looks at financial conditions, which could undermine the Fed’s attempt to ready markets for a higher-for-longer environment.

This week’s chart looks at how recent dollar strength could test an already-challenged equity market.

This week’s chart looks at high yield bonds’ limited duration profile compared to investment grade bonds.

This week’s chart looks at the Agg’s recent performance as rising rates provide a formidable headwind for core fixed income.

The MOVE Index spiked from an elevated level while the VIX moved up, but from a decade-plus low.