U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator – S&P 500 Two Fridays ago, the Stock Market Bull & Bear Indicator was bullish well before the opening bell and the S&P 500 didn’t disappoint, ending the…

Markets – Cumulative S&P 500 Growth vs. Cumulative Real GDP Growth vs. Cumulative S&P Sales Growth Fueled by years of Fed stimulus, investors have been conditioned to buy every dip, sending U.S. markets into orbit…

Gold Price Forecast Goldman Sachs is turning more bullish on bullion, lifting its December 2026 forecast to $5,400 an ounce from $4,900, as private-sector diversification into gold starts to gain traction. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

S&P 500 Weekly Announced Buybacks S&P 500 buyback announcements have cooled in recent months, but most analysts call it a pause after record highs. High rates and rising capex are weighing on activity, but resilient…

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment The S&P 500 is flirting with record highs, and with the Fear & Greed Index holding at a neutral 52, the market still has fuel for another leg…

Net Weekly Global Flows: Equity vs. Money Markets Strong equity inflows and shrinking money market assets show investors are pulling cash out of safe havens and putting it back to work in stocks, giving new…

Gold vs. Bitcoin The gap between gold and bitcoin has widened in recent weeks. Safe‑haven flows have lifted gold, while bitcoin has been trading more like a high‑beta risk asset, closely tracking tech and growth…

S&P 500 Index The S&P 500 has spent much of the last 12 months trailing international benchmarks, something investors don’t see often. But should the U.S. dollar find its footing, the advantage enjoyed by emerging…

U.S. Real GDP Growth Goldman Sachs sees the U.S. economy holding its lead, projecting 2.8% GDP growth in 2026, ahead of consensus, with steady inflation and a resilient job market powering the expansion. Image: Goldman…

NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment Active managers are keeping their foot on the gas. With the NAAIM Exposure Index at 88.46, conviction in U.S. equities remains bullish. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index…

U.S. High Yield Credit Spreads vs. VIX Investors are pricing high-yield credit as if the good times will roll on. Spreads are tight, fundamentals look firm, but that very optimism risks shading into complacency. Active…