Gold to S&P 500 Ratio Gold’s outperformance has pushed the Gold-to-S&P 500 ratio to its highest since 2013, signaling a defensive shift but not yet the kind of rush to safety seen during crisis years.…

Valuation Ranges of MSCI World Styles Indices Across markets and styles, valuations remain lofty amid AI-driven optimism and market concentration, forcing investors to pick their spots carefully. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

MSCI World Performance vs. U.S. Dollar Index The link between the US dollar and global equities is often decisive. A softer dollar usually lifts stock markets worldwide, while a firmer one tends to weigh them…

Bloomberg’s Global 60/40 Equity/Fixed Income Portfolio The global 60/40 portfolio has hit a record high, showing fresh momentum and reaffirming its role as a cornerstone for investors seeking balance and steady long-term gains. Image: Deutsche…

S&P 500 Returns When January Is Up Between 0-2% The bulls have history on their side: when the S&P 500 gains between 0% and 2% in January, the next 11 months have gone higher 92%…

Gold Price vs. S&P 500 Gold has recently surpassed $5,000 per ounce, but it still looks cheap next to a balanced 50/50 portfolio of U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Image: Bloomberg

U.S. and Global Economic Surprises Global economic surprises have surged to a two‑year high, with the U.S. gaining momentum, a mix that usually bodes well for stocks and credit in the near term. Image: Societe…

CBOE Gold Volatility Index Gold has been getting jumpy lately, with volatility back to levels we haven’t seen since the COVID market chaos. The metal doesn’t panic easily, but when it does, there’s usually a…

Monthly Net Flow to U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bitcoin has dropped over 30% since its October 2025 peak, a slide deepening in a market still pressured by relentless ETF outflows. But for crypto veterans, this kind…

S&P 500 Returns – First Five Days >1% and a Positive January Combo History favors the bulls: when the S&P 500 rises more than 1% in the first five days and January closes in the…

S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Signs of complacency? Short positions in the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs remain thin, signaling little appetite for downside speculation and damping the…