Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in May The middle of May is historically a period of weakness for U.S. stocks, while the end of May typically exhibits strength. Image: Carson Investment Research

When Will the Fed First Cut Interest Rates? Will the Fed lower interest rates in the second quarter of 2024? This decision holds significant implications for financial markets and the economy. Image: BofA Global Fund…

Net Buys by Size Segment Bofa’s clients maintain their preference for large-caps, while showing less interest in small-caps and mid-caps. Image: BofA Securities

S&P 500 Valuation – Real Market Capitalization to Real GDP Ratio The inflation-adjusted market capitalization to GDP ratio is a valuable tool to evaluate the U.S. stock market’s valuation. The high current ratio implies a…

Earnings – S&P 500 LTM EPS Growth YoY According to Morgan Stanley’s leading earnings indicator, the outlook for S&P 500 EPS over the next 12 months is positive, suggesting a potential rise in profitability. Image:…

Valuation – S&P 500 Next-Twelve-Month P/E Ratio The S&P 500 NTM P/E ratio is currently at a high level of 20.9, indicating that investors are willing to pay a relatively high price for each dollar…

Dow Jones Industrial Average Weekly Chart with Moving Averages The technical analysis suggests that the Dow Jones may potentially surpass the 42,600 mark in the near term, with the possibility of further gains towards the…

U.S. Equities Adjusted for Inflation When considering U.S. equity returns adjusted for inflation, currently none of the major indices have surpassed their 2021 highs. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Equal Weighted vs. MOVE Index Assuming bond volatility continues to decline, will the S&P 500 equal weighted index continue to rise? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Index vs. U.S. Citi Economic Surprise Index The S&P 500 Index and the U.S. Citi Economic Surprise Index are often closely correlated. But right now, bad news is good news, until it’s not.…

S&P 500 Performance After Bear (and Near Bear) Markets End Historically, the S&P 500 has consistently rebounded and performed strongly after bear markets. It has consistently delivered positive returns in the first and second year…