ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 index down 2.88% YTD, bears are feeling pretty smart. Meanwhile, bulls are like, “Did you see the 3.45% gain over the last 9 trading days? Party…

What Do You Think the Probability of There Being a U.S. Recession in the Next 12 Months Is? Deutsche Bank’s survey of 400 financial professionals worldwide indicates an average 43% expectation of a U.S. recession…

COMEX Copper Price The Trump administration may impose 25% copper import tariffs within weeks, sparking market volatility as traders rush shipments to the U.S., driving copper prices to record highs. Image: The Daily Shot

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day In Wall Street, bears are like the prophets of doom, except instead of a fiery apocalypse, it’s just a market correction! Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

Housing – CME Lumber Futures Price The combination of increased tariffs, supply constraints, and strong demand is creating a challenging environment for the lumber market, leading to significant price increases that are expected to continue…

U.S. 2s10s Yield Curve and Consensus Probability of a U.S. Recessions in the Next 12 Months Although fears of a U.S. recession have been mounting, the 2s10s U.S. Treasury yield curve’s recent steepening suggests a…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 tumbled into a 10% correction, bears are grinning, eager to deport bulls from Wall Street, but bulls remain optimistic, waiting for their visas to be extended!…

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Equities by Region European investors, major holders of U.S. stocks, could impact valuations if trade tensions rise, potentially shifting focus to European markets benefiting from fiscal stimulus and increased defense spending.…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls ran wild on Wall Street after the S&P 500’s meteoric 0.51% rise this week, prompting calls for a new economic era, while bears are desperately Googling “how to sell…

Number of Calendar Days the Correction Lasted for the S&P 500 S&P 500 corrections have varied significantly since 1928. The average correction lasts 185 days, with a median of 52 days. Interestingly, in 10 of…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day While bears are crucial for balancing the market, let’s face it: they’re secretly green with envy when bulls are having all the fun during a rally! Happy Friday, Everyone! 😎