Equity Style Flows Call and put writing strategies have attracted strong inflows over the past 12 months and continue to be popular for their ability to generate income and manage downside risk. Image: J.P. Morgan Equity Derivatives Strategy
Valuation – S&P 500 Forward Price-to-Earnings U.S. stocks are trading near their post-pandemic peak levels, leaving little margin for error and increasing the market’s vulnerability to negative news despite ongoing optimistic drivers. Image: Bloomberg
Copper Futures Copper prices declined significantly after it became clear that refined copper—essential for many industries—would not be subject to new U.S. tariffs, causing a sharp shift in market supply and demand expectations. Image: Daily Chartbook, Koyfin
Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index In July, the US dollar’s strength was fueled by its safe-haven appeal amid the US-EU tariff agreement, which benefited U.S. economic interests and helped prevent escalating trade disputes. Image: Bloomberg
Monthly Median IPO Return Durig First Trading Day The strong first-day trading performance of U.S. IPOs in 2025 provides clear evidence of a resurgence in speculative trading and renewed investor confidence in new listings. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Median Monthly Flow into Equity Mutual Funds and ETFs as a % of Total AUM August has historically been a challenging month for equity markets, often marked by lower investor activity and net outflows from equity funds. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 2025 Year-End Forecasts Wall Street’s S&P 500 2025 year-end projections have improved since tariff issues appeared more manageable, but wide disparities persist due to shifting trade policies and broader macroeconomic risks. Image: Yahoo Finance
Probability of U.S. Recession In the Next 1 Year Goldman Sachs estimates a 30% chance of a U.S. recession within the next year, which is higher than the long-term historical average. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Indexed S&P 500 Return – Market Hours vs. Overnight The bulk of the S&P 500’s gains following Liberation Day have emerged during standard U.S. trading sessions, suggesting U.S. investors are more optimistic than their global counterparts or after-hours traders. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
GS Social Media Economic Sentiment Index Having rebounded from negative territory earlier this year, the GS Social Media Economic Sentiment Index recently surged to its highest level, indicating a significant positive shift in economic sentiment on social media. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance in August the Second Term of Post-Election Years August is often a weak month for the U.S. stock market during post-election years of second-term presidents, when their typically more difficult and less productive terms can erode investor confidence. Could this time be different? Image: Real Investment Advice