Global markets have rediscovered volatility due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
In chaotic periods like this - and even when all is calm - it is important to take a step back and consider what really matters in the grand scheme of things.
Who better to solicit than some of Wall Street's most seasoned investors and financial experts? We recently asked 20 of them to share a chart that captures an important or under-covered trend in financial markets. In our requests, we emphasized that the charts should let our readers in on what they must be paying attention to in order to make sound investing decisions.
The respondents represent some of Wall Street's biggest firms including JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Bank of America. Acclaimed economists - including two Nobel Prize winners - were also tapped for their critical perspectives from the macro front.
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Our exclusive BI Prime chart deck features their direct quotes on what these charts mean for markets broadly and for your investing decisions specifically.
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