Sector Composition of the S&P 500 by Equity Capitalization S&P 500 sector capitalization has fluctuated widely over time, highlighting the dynamic nature of the market and changing investor preferences. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Inflation Adjusted U.S. Household Equity Ownership by Brackets In the past few years, wealth inequality has surged to unprecedented levels in the United States, with the gap between the top 10% and the bottom 90%…
S&P 500 Target Goldman Sachs maintains its year-end S&P 500 price target of 5,200 and expects EPS to rise by 8% in 2024, reflecting an overall positive outlook for the stock market and company earnings.…
Equity Fund Flows Investors are showing growing optimism in U.S. stocks, leading to the largest monthly inflow in U.S. equity ETFs and mutual funds since 2022. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Stocks – Indexed Consensus NTM Net Income The widening gap in expected net income between mega-cap tech stocks and the bottom 493 stocks of the S&P 500 highlights the concentration risk and volatility associated with…
Central Banks Policy Rates Are global negative interest rates unlikely to be revisited soon, as many policymakers have concluded that they have not worked as intended? Image: Deutsche Bank
Average Path of the S&P 500 During April April has historically been a month of positive trends in the U.S. stock market, suggesting favorable sentiment and growth potential. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Sell Side Consensus Indicator The Sell Side Indicator, which tracks Wall Street strategists’ equity allocation, increased by 22bp in March. The current level suggests that the S&P 500 may experience positive gains over the next…
U.S. Heavy Trucks Sales and Recessions U.S. heavy trucks sales fell in February to 499K (annualized). Before recessions, heavy trucks sales tend to peak and then decline, providing insights into the overall health of the…
Seasonality – S&P 500 Monthly Returns Seasonality serves as a valuable tool for assessing probabilities in the stock market. Historically, the month of April has been favorable for U.S. stocks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment…