S&P 500 Performance After a Year of No Record Highs

S&P 500 Performance After a Year of No Record Highs From a historical perspective, the absence of a record high in the S&P 500 Index since the start of the year could indicate the possibility…

Global Central Bank Balance Sheets

Global Central Bank Balance Sheets The ongoing trend of central banks purchasing global debt since 2008, will depend on dynamic economic conditions, inflationary forces, and the specific monetary policy goals of each individual central bank.…

Cycle – U.S. Regimes

Cycle – U.S. Regimes The U.S. regime indicator remains in the recovery phase, which suggests that there are positive signs and trends indicating improvement. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

S&P 500 Average 10-Day Returns

S&P 500 Average 10-Day Returns Historically, U.S. stocks are entering a seasonally bullish period, associated with positive performance and upward momentum. Image: Carson Investment Research

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield – Monthly Chart

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield – Monthly Chart The gradual approach of the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield towards the secular target carries significant implications for various sectors of the economy and financial markets. Image: BofA Global…

S&P 500 % of Members Above 200-Day Moving Average

S&P 500 % of Members Above 200-Day Moving Average A limited number of U.S. stocks driving market performance due to a lack of broad market participation can be problematic, potentially resulting in a less sustainable…

S&P 500 Earnings Revisions Breadth vs. S&P 500 YoY

S&P 500 Earnings Revisions Breadth vs. S&P 500 YoY With yields no longer supporting high valuations, earnings growth is expected to be the main factor driving U.S. equity returns in the near future. Image: Morgan…

Commodities and Baltic Dry Index

Commodities and Baltic Dry Index Can the Baltic Dry Index, which is commonly used as a proxy for global economic growth, indicate a potential recovery in the global economy? Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Small Bank Loans and U.S. Large Bank Loans

U.S. Small Bank Loans and U.S. Large Bank Loans U.S. banks play a vital role in supporting economic growth, and despite the challenges posed by rising interest rates, they continue to provide loans to individuals…

S&P 500 Longest Win Streaks on a Certain Day

S&P 500 Longest Win Streaks on a Certain Day The S&P 500 achieved a remarkable feat on Monday, as it recorded a record-breaking 15-day win streak. This streak represents the longest period of consecutive gains…

Performance – Biotech vs. Nasdaq 100

Performance – Biotech vs. Nasdaq 100 U.S. biotech stocks are still experiencing significant underperformance compared to the Nasdaq 100. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy