S&P 500 Average Return After a Day After Down 0.75% or More Since the start of the year, the S&P 500 has shown unprecedented resilience and strength. Following a daily decline of 0.75% or more,…

Central Bank Gold Purchases Gold remains a key focus for central banks, serving to fortify the stability and resilience of their reserves, especially amidst currency fluctuations or economic turbulence. Image: BofA Research Investment Committee

U.S. Consumer Prices Index vs. U.S. Composite PMI Input Prices (Leading Indicator) U.S. Composite PMI Input Prices tend to lead U.S. CPI by 6 months, reflecting the impact of changes in input prices on consumer…

GWIM Cash Allocation as % Asset Under Management The cash allocation among BofA’s private clients remains below the long-term average. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI vs. S&P 500 EPS Growth A rise in the U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI is suggesting positive growth in 1Q EPS, with expectations of outperforming the initial projections. Image: BofA US Equity…

U.S. Earnings Revision The earnings revision ratio is showing an improving trend for small and large caps, while it is trending down for the Nasdaq 100. This divergence in earnings revisions could reflect changing market…

S&P 500 vs. Margin Debt Margin debt boosts market gains as investors leverage to increase buying power. The recent rise in margin debt confirms exuberance and raises worries of a market correction. Image: Real Investment…

S&P 500 Various Declines per Year In financial markets, navigating volatility is crucial for investors. Understanding and effectively managing volatility is essential for achieving favorable returns. Image: Carson Investment Research

Gold Annualized Returns and Volatility While gold has had periods of significant growth and can serve as a hedge against inflation, historical data suggests that equities have generally outperformed gold over the long term. Image:…

All Money Market Funds Total Net Assets Despite the U.S. equity market’s upward trend since its 2022 low, investors still have a strong preference for cash. This is evidenced by the recent achievement of another…