Stocks booming, bonds warning, and Holland’s world

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20%

Increase in S&P 500 since April.

Why It Matters:

Despite the ongoing conflict in Iran and volatility in the oil market, investors have been enjoying exceptional returns.

Source: cnbc.com

5.2%

Current yield on 30-year bonds, the highest in nearly 20 years.

Why It Matters:

The implications for U.S. debt service are substantial, and could create additional downward pressure on the economy.

Source: Federal Reserve, St. Louis

$932 million

Amount that the new Spiderman movie grossed worldwide in its first weekend.

Why It Matters:

Is Hollywood back, or is the movie world Tom Holland’s playground and we are just paying to see him on the big screen?

Source: forbes.com