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Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows Over the past week, U.S. equity funds experienced modest inflows of $2.17 billion, indicating a lack of strong investor conviction. Image: BofA Global Research

U.S. GDP Growth Goldman Sachs expresses strong confidence in the U.S. economy’s resilience and anticipates a more favorable growth outlook for U.S. GDP in 2024 and 2025 compared to consensus forecasts. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Stockmarket Valuations – Combined PE Ratio U.S. tech stocks are viewed as expensive relative to the broader market. Although the rest of the market is not as pricey as tech stocks, it is still not considered cheap. Image: Topdown Charts

U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator Using multiple financial data, this great model helps investors navigate through different market conditions. It suggests whether the U.S. stock market tendency is bullish, bearish or neutral. It is a contrarian indicator. A bullish signal suggests that the U.S. stock market may go up, while a bearish signal…

Sentiment – 5-Day U.S. Put/Call Ratio Composite A rising 5-day put/call ratio may pose a risk to the U.S. equity market, as it shows an increasing preference for put options over call options, reflecting heightened bearish sentiment among traders. Image: BofA Global Research

U.S. GDP Growth BofA forecasts a robust U.S. GDP growth of 2.3% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) in Q2 2024, reflecting the bank’s confidence in the resilience of the American economy. Image: BofA Global Research

GS U.S. Financial Conditions Index While the Fed is navigating a complex economic landscape, current U.S. financial conditions suggest a supportive environment for growth, allowing for potential policy adjustments in the future. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Inflation – U.S. Core PCE The GS Core Inflation Tracker has dropped below the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, a key element of its monetary policy designed to maintain price stability and anchor inflation expectations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Economic Surprise Index When the U.S. Economic Surprise Index rises, equities typically perform well, as positive economic data surprises can enhance investor sentiment and stimulate market growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index A Market Greed/Fear Index reading of 87.83 points to substantial market greed and high investor optimism, which can indicate an overheated market and potentially foreshadow a correction. Image: Real Investment Advice