Margin Debt as Percentage of M2 (Measure of Leverage) Leverage lifts returns when markets climb but reveals the weak spots when sentiment turns. Margin debt, as a share of the money supply, now stands at…
Factset S&P 500 Annual Bottom Up EPS Actual and Estimates Analysts keep raising their earnings calls for 2026 and 2027, and that is giving the S&P 500 another boost. With profit hopes building, the bulls…
Insider Transactions Ratio Insider trading activity remains balanced, leaving the Insider Transactions Ratio parked in neutral. Image: Barron’s
Gold to S&P 500 Ratio Gold’s outperformance has pushed the Gold-to-S&P 500 ratio to its highest since 2013, signaling a defensive shift but not yet the kind of rush to safety seen during crisis years.…
Valuation Ranges of MSCI World Styles Indices Across markets and styles, valuations remain lofty amid AI-driven optimism and market concentration, forcing investors to pick their spots carefully. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
New York Fed GDP Nowcast The New York Fed held its Q1 2026 U.S. GDP Nowcast steady at 2.73%, keeping the steady-growth narrative intact. Image: Federal Reserve Bank of New York Click the Image to…
EPS Revisions Upward EPS revisions across the S&P 500, MSCI EM and Topix point to stronger optimism for 2026 earnings growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
MSCI World Performance vs. U.S. Dollar Index The link between the US dollar and global equities is often decisive. A softer dollar usually lifts stock markets worldwide, while a firmer one tends to weigh them…
Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows A tilt toward safe assets shows investors growing wary of market risk and intent on protecting capital. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bloomberg’s Global 60/40 Equity/Fixed Income Portfolio The global 60/40 portfolio has hit a record high, showing fresh momentum and reaffirming its role as a cornerstone for investors seeking balance and steady long-term gains. Image: Deutsche…
S&P 500 Index and Technical Score With a reading of 75.39, the S&P 500 has consolidated. A bit of weakness wouldn’t shock anyone, but the broader tone still favors the bulls. Image: Real Investment Advice