The chart of the week compares U.S. net interest payments and defense spending as a percentage of GDP. With the rise in interest rates in
The chart of the week examines the concentration of the top 10 holdings across three major equity indices over time. There has been considerable discussion
The chart of the week overlays the S&P 500 with 12-month trailing earnings, dating back to 1945. Trailing earnings represent the index’s total profits over
The chart of the week examines tariff revenues since 1959. As shown in the highlighted area, revenues saw a significant increase during the prior Trump
The chart of the week contrasts capital expenditures for big tech companies in 2019 vs 2024. In recent years, many of these large tech companies
The chart of the week highlights the IPO market over the past 10 years. It is clear from the chart that the IPO market is
Our Chart of the Week highlights the encouraging trend of productivity growth among U.S. workers. This increase is driven by investments in automation, streamlined post-Covid
This week’s chart examines the last six bull markets that lasted at least two years over the last 50 years, including the current market that
The Chart of the Week highlights S&P 500 annual returns over the past 75 years. In 2024, U.S. equities delivered another strong performance, with the
The Chart of the Week tracks various data series that economists use to assess the health of the U.S. economy. These metrics span key aspects