Our chart-pack contains the most relevant macroeconomic graphs in one place, clearly structured and organized for a wide range of economic and financial market indicators and analytical content. Additionally, we provide regional and country level data as well as international comparisons to allow you to contrast financial and macro indicators across countries.

For example, take a look at the chart with the US strategic oil reserves (SPR). Established by the US government nearly 50 years ago, the SPR is intended to protect the economy and strengthen national security during major oil supply disruptions. At just below 350 million barrels, this emergency oil stockpile has shrunk to the lowest level in 40 years.

On the one hand, we think that oil prices could be positively impacted as the US government wants to gradually replenish these reserves. What adds to this is that the number of US oil wells is declining, while we also expect significant oil shortages in the future. On the other hand, we also see negative factors for oil prices such as further weakening Chinese economic growth, less increase in oil demand from Europe and a larger supply of oil from Iran and Venezuela, somewhat compensating for production cuts by other OPEC countries. For a comprehensive economic analysis, see our latest Asset Allocation report.