Earnings Sentiment – S&P 500, STOXX 600, Topix, MSCI EM Strong U.S. earnings expectations and resilient corporate profits are keeping recession fears at bay and bolstering market optimism.. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
% of Companies with Revenue Exposure to Just One Sector (TOPIX 500, MXAPJ, STOXX 600, S&P 500) The S&P 500 shows a striking level of concentration, with 61.1% of its companies relying on a single sector for revenue, leaving the index more exposed to shocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Valuations – 12-Month Forward P/E Multiple – MSCI Regions, STOXX 600 and S&P 500 Markets may have pulled back, but valuations are still elevated worldwide. Strong earnings are doing the work, and as long as that continues, multiples are unlikely to crack. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Top-Down Estimates of Earnings per Share Growth (S&P 500, STOXX 600, TOPIX, MXAPJ) After years of rallies fueled by soaring multiples, especially in tech and AI sectors, 2026 could see fundamentals take the lead. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500, Russell 2000, Stoxx 600 and EM Equities – 12-Month Forward EPS Consensus Estimates Market leadership is widening. U.S. small-caps are catching up fast as EPS growth fires up in both the S&P 500 and Russell 2000—a clear sign the rally is broadening beyond the tech giants. Image: Societe Generale Cross Asset Research
S&P 500 Ratio to Stoxx 600 The S&P 500’s performance relative to the Stoxx 600 has hit the upper limit of its long-term channel. While U.S. equities may continue to lead due to strong growth potential, economic shifts could alter this trend. Image: Deutsche Bank
Seasonality – Historical Average Performance of Europe Stoxx 600 Index So far, the Europe Stoxx 600 Index has not moved in line with its seasonal pattern. Image: BofA European Equity Quant Strategy
European Stocks – Stoxx 600 Should investors be bearish on European equities? Image: BofA Global Research
Valuation – Europe STOXX 600 12-Month Forward P/E European stocks still look cheaper than their U.S. counterparts. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Stocks – STOXX Europe 600 and Equity Strategy STOXX 600 Base Case Should investors underweight European equities in 2022? Image: BofA Global Research
Valuation – Average P/E for Stoxx Europe 600 and S&P 500 Investors finally returned to European equities after years of hesitation. But keeping them invested is becoming tougher, with Europe losing appeal as the U.S. valuation premium narrows. Image: Bloomberg