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Comparing the Value of Credit in the U.S. to GDP
October 9, 2020
The amount of outstanding private credit in the U.S. experienced a brief decline during the financial crisis, but government debt grew throughout the entire period. Both are now at new highs.
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Breaking Down Debt in the U.S.
October 9, 2020
A look at outstanding amounts of Treasuries, corporates, agencies, munis and open market paper
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Funding Gaps at Public and Private Pensions
October 9, 2020
Private pension funds have much smaller funding gaps than their government counterparts.
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Defined Benefit Plans Continue to Shrink
October 9, 2020
Defined benefit plans continue to be replaced by IRAs and defined contribution plans.
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Comparing Real Estate to GDP and Stock Ownership
October 9, 2020
A home may be the biggest purchase most people make in their lives, but households' home equity is actually comparable to households' direct stock ownership.
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67% of GDP Is Due to Personal Consumption
October 9, 2020
Personal consumption continues to make up a larger portion of U.S. GDP as time progresses.
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Over 44% of FDIC Deposits Are Uninsured
October 9, 2020
Over 44% of FDIC deposits in the U.S. are uninsured.
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Net Equity Issuance
October 9, 2020
U.S. equity issuance grew by a net $168 billion in the second quarter.
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LT Outlook: Yearly Wages for Unskilled Labor Since 1774
October 9, 2020
As of the end of 2019, unskilled labor made $22,360 per year.
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Weekly Research Roundup
October 9, 2020
Some charts from our recent posts
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Quick Comments/What We’re Reading
October 9, 2020
Today's topics include small businesses' struggle, domestic vs. foreign equities, the latest WSJ survey of economists, low rates & inflated asset prices, the budget deficit, have we reached peak SPAC?, surveying Americans on jobs and spending, and oil's dependence on airlines