Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in June Historically, the back half of June has a habit of disappointing equity bulls, with U.S. stocks frequently posting losses. Is this year set to defy that trend?…

GS Financial Conditions Index With markets advancing, confidence is firming, supported by looser U.S. financial conditions that are feeding through to stronger consumer spending and business investment. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Performance Under New Fed Leadership Since 1930 New Fed leadership rarely drives the market narrative. It tends to follow the momentum already in place across the economy. Transitions, however, can change the intensity…

Equity Market Concentration – Market Capitalization of 10 Largest Companies as Share of S&P 500 Total What once mirrored the market now drives it. Ten mega caps account for 39% of the S&P 500 and…

Temporary Help Services Jobs vs. Real GDP and U.S. Recessions Temporary Help Services Jobs stand at -0.92% YoY in May. The relationship between Temporary Help Services jobs and the macroeconomy is complex. Declines in Temporary…

Median Stock Return on Equity vs. P/E Valuation Profitability gaps go a long way in explaining why equity indices trade at different valuations. Companies that generate higher returns on equity typically earn richer multiples. Image:…

Cumulative Equity Flows U.S. and international equity inflows have remained robust over the past year and have accelerated in recent months, pointing to a supportive environment for further market upside. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Sector P/E Valuations Relative to History S&P 500 Financials continue to trade at relatively modest valuations compared with other sectors, while Industrials already price in a fair degree of optimism. Image: Goldman Sachs…

U.S. Real GDP Growth Goldman Sachs expects the U.S. economy to hold steady, projecting 2.1% growth in both 2026 and 2027 as a resilient labor market keeps the expansion on track. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

Oil Prices vs. U.S. Inflation When oil rises, inflation tends to follow, pushing up energy and transport costs that ripple across the economy. That dynamic often pressures equities, as margins tighten and consumers pull back.…

S&P 500 Gains Between 8-10% Are Quite Rare Since 1950, the S&P 500 has rarely delivered average annual returns. Will 2026 extend the winning streak with another round of outsized gains well above 10%? For…