Flows into Equity and Bonds Funds Substantial inflows into equity and bond funds are fueled by investor optimism regarding falling inflation and the potential for interest rate cuts by the Fed. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…
S&P 500 with >100 52-Week Highs and >300 10-Day Highs on the Same Day On July 16, 2024, the strong breadth of over 100 S&P 500 stocks hitting 52-week highs and 300 reaching 10-day highs,…
Gold Flows The largest inflow to gold funds in four weeks reflects a growing interest among investors amid expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical uncertainties. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Inflation and Shipping Costs Global shipping rates usually lead producer prices by six months, indicating a potential rise in the Consumer Price Index in the near future. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Performance of Gold and Fed Cutting Cycles Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are often perceived as favorable for gold prices, particularly during periods of economic downturn. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Interest Rates – Cumulative Rate Cuts vs. Hikes In 2024, global central banks are expected to implement significant policy rate cuts, marking it as the third largest year for such reductions in history, driven by…
Implied Equity Allocation by Non-Bank Investors Globally Despite concerns about potential economic slowdowns, investors are currently maintaining an overweight position in global equities, suggesting a positive outlook for stock markets. Image: J.P. Morgan
Global EPS Model vs. Consensus EPS BofA indicates a trend of slowing growth in its global earnings per share model, reflecting a shift toward a more cautious economic outlook. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
All Money Market Funds Total Net Assets Investors currently hold $6.22 trillion in money market funds, a figure that is being interpreted as contrarian bullish for the stock market. Image: BofA Global Research
Buybacks – S&P 500 Cash as % of Total Asset As S&P 500 companies’ cash reserves decline, Bank of America expects buybacks to peak soon. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
Global Stocks The value of global equities reached an all-time high of $125 trillion at the end of July 2024, driven by robust corporate earnings and investor confidence. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy