ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are confident that the bull market in 2025 is as secure as a dog with a bone—stay ready for surprises! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

1987 Market Crash – DXY Dollar Index and 10-Year UST Yield Bond yields rarely rise while the dollar falls, as higher yields usually boost currency appeal. This unusual trend signals waning confidence, similar to the…

Equities – MSCI U.S./RoW Distance from 200-DMA The MSCI U.S./RoW distance from the 200-DMA highlights a major interruption to the narrative of U.S. exceptionalism and reinforces the need for global diversification in equity portfolios. Image:…

S&P 500 and NYSE >89% Advancers and >89% Advancing Volume in Nine Days A rare event—over 89% of NYSE stocks and volume advancing twice in nine days—has historically signaled strong bullish momentum. Since 1980, the…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Wall Street bears are convinced the bull market is crazy, but bulls are too busy wearing noise-canceling headphones to hear any warnings. Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

U.S. Bitcoin ETF Flows U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have experienced strong inflows. Bitcoin has rebounded over 20% from its early April low, surpassing $90,000. During this period, Bitcoin has significantly outperformed U.S. equities. Image: Bloomberg

Global Economy – GDP Growth Projections The International Monetary Fund projects global economic growth of 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, reflecting a subdued outlook shaped by persistent trade tensions and high policy uncertainty.…

Future Capex Expectations Tracker After a brief surge following the election and inauguration, businesses’ future capex expectations have moderated and now sit slightly below the average levels seen from 2022 to 2024, reflecting heightened uncertainty.…

Dow Jones Industrial Average vs. Smart Money Flow Index The Smart Money Flow Index currently suggests that the most probable short-term direction for the U.S. stock market is upward. Image: Paulsen Perspectives

S&P 500 Valuations The composite S&P 500 valuation indicator—which integrates PE ratios, equity risk premia, and price-based mean reversion factors—has recently reset to a level close to neutral, which is an encouraging sign. Image: Topdown…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day When bulls sense a market boom, bears are quick to dismiss it, claiming there’s “nothing to see here.” Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎