Chart of the Week – December 9, 2024
The chart of the week shows the percentage of Americans who believe stock prices will be higher in the year ahead. With a strong post
The chart of the week shows the percentage of Americans who believe stock prices will be higher in the year ahead. With a strong post
With Bitcoin’s price surpassing $90,000, discussions and inquiries about Bitcoin have become increasingly common. This week’s chart highlights Bitcoin wallets since 2009, along with the
Our chart of the week looks at the “Misery Index” leading up to past U.S. presidential elections. This index combines the inflation and unemployment rates,
This week’s chart examines the contribution to returns for various equity markets over the last 12 months. Starting with the S&P 500, the total return
The chart of the week compares a diversified 60% stock/40% bond portfolio with the returns of gold and cash investments going back to 1987. Gold
The chart of the week examines the spread, or the additional yield earned by investing in corporate bonds compared to Treasury bonds. This spread represents
The chart of the week examines a recent estimate from Goldman Sachs. Their research predicts a significantly different trajectory for the S&P 500 over the
This week’s chart illustrates the worst annual returns for a 60% stock and 40% bond portfolio. A couple items stand out. First, the lowest return
The chart of the week focuses on the upcoming Presidential election and projections on how states will vote. According to the chart, approximately 226 electoral
The chart of the week examines the changes that 30-year-olds in the United States have experienced over the last 40 years. There is talk about