S&P 500 Index and Technical Score At 32.91, the S&P 500 has slipped back into oversold territory, drawing attention from bargain hunters. To some traders, that’s an invitation to buy the dip. Image: Real Investment…

S&P 500 Bull Markets Over the past 50 years, the average U.S. bull market has lasted eight years and delivered 288% gains. With this one only in its fourth, there’s good reason to think the…

Insider Transactions Ratio Insider activity looks balanced, leaving the Insider Transactions Ratio stuck in neutral. Insiders may be holding back until the market picks a direction. Hard to blame them given the uncertainty. Image: Barron’s

Consensus EPS Growth Estimates Wall Street remains optimistic as analysts project S&P 500 earnings to jump 15% in 2026 and 16% in 2027. Small caps could steal the show, their profits projected up 47% this…

Geopolitical Risk Index Geopolitical risk has risen sharply and this often coincides with higher equity volatility and risk‑off behavior in markets. Markets hate uncertainty, and geopolitics never fail to deliver it. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

Valuations – 12-Month Forward P/E Ranges (MSCI Regions) Lofty valuations in U.S. and global equities rest on one thing: earnings momentum. As long as companies keep delivering solid numbers, those sky-high multiples may keep defying…

Different Market Sentiment Indicators Risk appetite stays supported by steady global equity inflows, but the mood has cooled with markets entering a phase of consolidation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Discretionary vs. Systematic Equity Positioning Systematic strategies remain overweight at the 63rd percentile, while discretionary investors positioning is still cautious at the 22nd percentile, leaving room for potential upside if momentum builds. Image: Deutsche Bank…

U.S. Consumer Inflation Expectations U.S. households are not fully buying the Fed’s inflation fight. One‑year expectations sit at 3%, above the 2% target, and longer‑term expectations aren’t much different. For most families, everyday costs haven’t…

Market Breadth – Percent Below 52-Week High S&P 500 Index Less Median Stock Market breadth across the S&P 500 deteriorated sharply last week, a warning sign that strength at the index level may be masking…

Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index The Greed and Fear Index stands at 64.18 after sentiment slipped last week, driven more by a gloomier outlook and rising volatility than by investors cutting equity exposure.…