Volatility – U.S. Options Expiration

Volatility – U.S. Options Expiration $7.1 trillion in options notional value is set to expire today, marking the largest expiration on record and setting the stage for fresh market volatility. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment…

Global Liquidity and MSCI EM

Global Liquidity and MSCI EM Global liquidity rebounds have historically supported emerging market equities by boosting capital inflows, growth, and asset prices. Image: J.P. Morgan

Economy-Wide Firm AI Adoption Rate

Economy-Wide Firm AI Adoption Rate AI adoption keeps gaining ground, with 17.3% of firms already using artificial intelligence in their regular operations, a share projected to top 21.1% within six months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97

S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97 Active managers have a habit of chasing rallies and selling near lows. Last week, their equity exposure climbed to 97.13, a level usually seen around short-term market peaks.…

Contribution to EPS Growth

Contribution to S&P 500 EPS Growth The seven biggest S&P 500 stocks are set to drive 46% of the index’s EPS growth in 2026, down slightly from a 50% share this year as the rest…

S&P 500 Index and 50-Day Moving Average

S&P 500 Index and 50-Day Moving Average After holding above its 50-day moving average, a key level traders watch to gauge momentum, the S&P 500 slipped below that support Wednesday as sellers came back into…