U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator – S&P 500
U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator – S&P 500 Monday a week ago, our Stock Market Bull & Bear Indicator was bullish well before the opening bell and the S&P 500 didn’t disappoint, ending…
Number of Consecutive Negative Weeks for the S&P 500
Number of Consecutive Negative Weeks for the S&P 500 Five straight weeks of declines might rattle investors, but history reminds us that such runs often mark turning points rather than lasting downturns. Markets often rebound…
Thursday Losing Streaks for the S&P 500
S&P 500 Weekly Losing Streaks If the S&P 500 ends in the red today, it would mark a record 10th consecutive losing Thursday. But the last trading day before Good Friday has a habit of…
Gold Price Forecast
Gold Price Forecast Goldman Sachs is holding firm on its bullish gold call, reaffirming a December 2026 target of $5,400 an ounce even as recent volatility and bouts of profit-taking test investor nerves. Image: Goldman…
ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index
ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index U.S. factory activity expanded in March for the third straight month, with the ISM Manufacturing Index hitting 52.7 and beating forecasts for 52.5. That’s a good sign of…
Valuation – S&P 500 NTM P/E
Valuation – S&P 500 NTM P/E With a forward P/E of 16 versus 20 for the benchmark, the equal-weight index isn’t a bargain, but it looks relatively more attractive. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Returns for Major Global Financial Assets
Returns for Major Global Financial Assets March proved rough for investors. The Middle East conflict rattled global markets, spiked oil prices through Hormuz supply fears, and spilled over into equities, bonds, and traditional safe-havens. Could…
Global Monetary Policy Stimulus and Global Manufacturing PMI
Global Monetary Policy Stimulus and Global Manufacturing PMI The dominant macro theme for 2026 remains a global growth rebound, powered by two years of aggressive monetary easing that have set the stage for renewed economic…
S&P 500 Sector P/E Valuations Relative to History
S&P 500 Sector P/E Valuations Relative to History The S&P 500 Financials sector still trades at a discount versus other sectors, while Energy now looks pricey. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Consensus EPS Growth Estimates
Consensus EPS Growth Estimates The Middle East conflict hasn’t shaken Wall Street’s confidence. Analysts see S&P 500 earnings climbing 17% in both 2026 and 2027, while small caps may deliver a 43% profit surge this…
Investors Intelligence Bull-Bear Spread and S&P 500
Investors Intelligence Bull-Bear Spread and S&P 500 Bulls are slipping out the side door. Over the past decade, every sustained S&P 500 gain came when the II bull‑bear spread topped 20%. That kind of conviction…