( HINT: Click-and-drag left-to-right on the top chart (S&P 500) to zoom in to a specific date range. Double-click on S&P 500 chart to zoom back out. )
This chart shows University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index along with Retail Sales and Durable Goods Orders, in relation to the S&P 500. Note the relationship between Consumer Sentiment and sales.
= recessions
This chart shows University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index along with Retail Sales and Durable Goods Orders, in relation to the S&P 500. Note the relationship between Consumer Sentiment and sales.
= recessions