Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in December December often delivers steady gains for U.S. stocks, but the rally usually kicks into gear in the back half of the month as bulls take the reins.…

S&P 500 December Returns The S&P 500 lost ground last December, but two red Decembers in a row are rare. That track record may give bulls hope for a Santa Claus rally and a strong…

ISM Manufacturing Index vs. S&P 500 Index U.S. factory activity lost more steam in November, with the ISM Manufacturing Index slipping to 48.2 versus expectations for 49.0, marking another month of contraction and persistent industrial…

Equity Market Concentration – Market Capitalization of 10 Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total The S&P 500 was once a reflection of the wider market. Today, its moves are dictated by just ten…

Valuation – 12-Month Forward P/E Ranges (MSCI Regions) U.S. stocks are still riding the tech and AI wave, but lofty valuations and bubbling concerns have left the market walking a fine line, vulnerable to sharp…

Different Market Sentiment Indicators Risk appetite has faded globally as investors unwind risk-on positions and rotate into safer bets. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Gold Positioning Rising long positions in gold over the past two weeks point to strengthening demand, a classic bullish sign that keeps the rally in play. Image: Bloomberg

Asset Class Flow The surge of capital into U.S. stock funds in 2025 was largely fueled by optimism around growth prospects, strong earnings, and heavy investments by tech and AI giants. Image: J.P. Morgan Equity…

S&P 500 Monthly Gains Tracker Seven months of uninterrupted gains in the S&P 500 mark a rare streak, one that often cools around this stage. Even so, history tends to favor the bulls over the…

Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index At 69.09, the Greed and Fear Index signals firm bullish sentiment and building momentum as market participants look for another leg higher this week. Image: Real Investment Advice

Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Average Monthly Returns December usually puts Wall Street in a festive mood. The reason? The Santa Claus rally typically shows up, with U.S. stocks averaging a 1.4% gain since 1950…