Equity Positioning Across Sectors The utilities sector continues to show robust positioning, maintaining its appeal as a defensive investment with reliable dividend yields and stable revenue streams. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Two-Year Rolling Change in the Fed Funds Rate Current rate cut expectations, as priced in by fed funds futures, are consistent with a recession scenario. However, market risk indicators and recent Fed communications suggest this may overestimate the pace of Fed rate cuts. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500/MSCI World and U.S. Dollar Trade-Weighted Index The renewed relative strength and attractiveness of U.S. assets amid global uncertainty and monetary policy differentials have played a central role in driving the U.S. dollar’s recent rebound Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance After 60 Days Above the 20-Day Moving Average The S&P 500, after closing above its 20-day moving average for 60 straight days, has historically maintained its upward momentum, with median 12-month gains of 16% and positive returns over 87% of the time. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Equity Risk Premium and Yield Gap With the S&P 500 equity risk premium at historically low levels, the current investment landscape presents significant challenges for equity investors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Consensus Earnings Expectations Analysts are projecting S&P 500 earnings growth of 9.3% in 2025 and 14.0% in 2026. These consensus forecasts reflect a robust expected acceleration in profit growth, particularly moving from 2025 into 2026. Image: Yahoo Finance
S&P 500 Foreign Revenues by Sector S&P 500 companies derive 28% of their total revenues from foreign markets — a figure that has remained relatively stable in recent years. The remaining 72% is generated domestically within the United States. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Effective vs. Statutory U.S. Tariff Rates While statutory tariff rates have jumped following swift policy changes, the effective tariff rate—the actual rate paid on imports—lags because of delayed enforcement, stockpiling, shifting trade routes, and ongoing uncertainty. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Trade-Weighted U.S. Dollar Amid trade-related uncertainty and tariffs weighing on U.S. growth and investor sentiment, Goldman Sachs expects the U.S. dollar to decline further, potentially providing a tailwind for mega-cap tech stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Effective Tariff Rate A 19% rise in the effective U.S. tariff rate would significantly slow economic growth and sharply increase recession risk, with broad spillover effects on inflation, employment, and overall business confidence. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Equities – 12-Month Forward P/E Ratio and Share Prices Market optimism is fueled by hopes of resolving trade and geopolitical risks, but high S&P 500 valuations increase vulnerability. Without resolution or robust earnings growth, the risk of a market pullback rises. Image: Deutsche Bank