S&P 500 Performance for All Republican Terms In Republican presidential terms, the S&P 500 tends to perform worse in the second half of the first year than in the first half, as policy impacts and economic realities set in. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
DM Economies Real GDP and Working Age Population CAGR The working-age population plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and productivity. However, many developed nations face a projected decline in this demographic, potentially hindering their economic prospects. Image: Deutsche Bank
Inflation – U.S. Core PCE and Forecasts U.S. core PCE inflation is expected to have decelerated significantly in November, reinforcing expectations that the Fed’s monetary policy is effectively controlling inflation. Image: Nomura
U.S. 10Y-3M Yield Curve For the first time since 2022, yields on U.S. 10-year Treasury notes have surpassed those of three-month bills, indicating a potentially positive outlook for U.S. stocks, particularly when a recession is avoided. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 Price Target Morgan Stanley’s bull case scenario predicts the S&P 500 could reach 7,400 by the end of 2025, representing significant gains from current levels. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
S&P 500 2025 Price Target Fundstrat’s Tom Lee forecasts a bullish first half of 2025, with the S&P 500 expected to hit 7,000 by mid-year before falling to 6,600 by year-end, due to potential impacts from tariffs and DOGE on GDP. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
Instances S&P 500 Annual Return >=+20% for Two Consecutives Years The S&P 500 rarely experiences back-to-back annual returns of 20% or more, but when it does, the following year tends to see a strong first half and a weaker second half. Image: Fundstrat Global Advisors, LLC
Spread of Nasdaq-100 Earnings Yield Over 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Investing in the Nasdaq 100 presents both opportunities and risks, particularly in the current economic climate characterized by high bond yields and stock market exuberance. Image: Bloomberg
Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in December Bulls are buzzing with excitement again! While December is typically strong for U.S. stocks, the best may be yet to come, as the majority of gains usually occur in the month’s second half. Image: Carson Investment Research
One Year S&P 500 Returns Post the Election Date Since 1960, the S&P 500 has shown a tendency for positive returns in the year following U.S. elections—proving that while politicians may change, the stock market still prefers to keep its party hat on! Image: Societe Generale Cross Asset Research
U.S. Consumers – Stock Prices and Income Expectations U.S. consumers are experiencing a notable rise in optimism regarding stock market returns for the next 12 months, but this may lead to disappointment as their outlook on income growth does not reflect the same enthusiasm. Image: Deutsche Bank