S&P 500 Forward Earnings and U.S. Dollar Index The weakening U.S. dollar is raising significant concerns for U.S. corporate earnings, particularly through its interplay with tariffs and global economic uncertainty. Image: Bloomberg
Magnificent Seven Stocks vs. S&P 500 Index Since DeepSeek’s emergence in January 2025, the Magnificent Seven stocks have underperformed compared to the S&P 500, driven by AI disruption fears and concerns over capital expenditures. Image:…
S&P 500 2025 Target Deutsche Bank strategists slashed their S&P 500 year-end target by 12% to 6,150, attributing the revision primarily to escalating trade war tariffs and their economic fallout. Image: Bloomberg
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day While bulls are toasting the S&P 500 gains this week, bears are busy Googling “emergency exits from a market rally.” Happy Friday, Everyone! 😎
Foreign Investors Equity Allocation Percentile vs. History While trade policy concerns, slowing growth, and dollar depreciation have created headwinds, Goldman expects moderate foreign selling of U.S. equities in March-April, driven by valuation opportunities and strategic…
U.S. Household Net Worth as % of Disposal Personal Income The AI boom has generated significant U.S. wealth growth, but its benefits have disproportionately flowed to the wealthiest households. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 and NYSE >70% Advancers Six Times Over a Two Weeks Period Six trading days with NYSE advancers exceeding 70% within a two-week period historically signal a robust bullish phase—distinct from bear-market rallies—with an…
U.S. Share Buyback Authorization Announcements Year-to-date U.S. share buyback authorization announcements have risen by 19%, signaling corporate confidence while strategically optimizing capital structures and rewarding stakeholders. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. 10Y-2Y Yield Curve While a steepening inverted yield curve has historically warned of recession, persistent economic strength could mean a more positive outlook for U.S. equities in 2025—though this would mark a notable break…
S&P 500 Drawdown and Insider Buying/Selling The Vickers insider sell/buy ratio, which tracks corporate insider transactions, indicates insiders perceive value at current price levels—a trend historically viewed as a bullish signal for market direction. Image:…
Gold vs. U.S. M2 and U.S. Debt to GDP Historically, gold prices have tracked the expansion of the money supply and have responded to increases in U.S. government debt. Image: J.P. Morgan Commodities Research