S&P 500 Performance When >2% Daily Gain at an All-Time High Since 1950, the S&P 500 index has demonstrated robust performance in the year following a daily gain of over 2% at an all-time high,…

S&P 500 Price Target Following the U.S. elections, strategist Ed Yardeni has raised his S&P 500 targets to 6,100 for 2024, 7,000 for 2025, 8,000 for 2026, and predicts it will reach 10,000 by the…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 rising by an impressive 4.7% last week, bulls are in high spirits, while bears are under pressure and seeking help! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

S&P 500 Weekly % Changes The S&P 500 posted its best weekly gain of 2024 and its third-strongest Presidential Election week since 1928, rising 4.7% as investors cheered Donald Trump’s victory and the prospect of…

S&P 500 Earnings Revisions Breadth and S&P 500 YoY Performance The divergence between earnings revisions and S&P 500 performance suggests that investors are looking beyond current analyst estimates, potentially betting on stronger-than-expected corporate performance. Image:…

Active vs. Passive Fund Flows The trend of investors shifting from active to passive funds has accelerated significantly over the past decade, driven by cost considerations, performance outcomes, and evolving market practices. Image: Goldman Sachs…

Equity, Bond, FX and Oil Volatility Premiums Volatility premiums have significantly declined across asset classes after the U.S. elections. As election results become known, market uncertainty diminishes, leading to lower volatility premiums and increased stability.…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day While Donald Trump has won the election, the real “winner” appears to be the U.S. deficit, which is set to grow substantially in the coming years. Have a Great Week,…

S&P 500 Performance by President While the S&P 500 has generally trended upward under both Democratic and Republican administrations, average gains have historically been higher during Democratic presidencies. Image: J.P. Morgan Equity Macro Research

Interest Rates – Fed Funds Futures Curve After the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, the slope of the fed funds futures curve has increased slightly, indicating a shift in market expectations regarding future interest rate movements.…

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy The current landscape suggests a cautious yet optimistic outlook among CEOs, which could lead to increased economic activity and investment as businesses prepare for potential growth. Image: Goldman Sachs…