Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With the Fear & Greed Index at 33, sentiment remains cautious. Market participants are wary, but no one is hitting the panic button yet. Image: Cable News Network

Valuation – Software Forward P/E Software valuations have come under heavy pressure, with the forward P/E multiple sliding to 20 times, a level investors haven’t seen since 2014. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Growth vs. Value – Relative Total Return Value is back in favor to start the year, as lofty valuations keep investors on edge. Still, growth could stage a comeback if earnings deliver some…

Net Monthly Flows of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Since the reversal in October 2025, institutions have cut billions in Bitcoin holdings month after month, an indication of fading appetite and a darker mood across crypto…

AAII Sentiment Survey Retail investor sentiment in the U.S. cooled over the past week but stayed firmly bullish, with AAII bulls topping bears for a tenth straight week. Image: The Daily Chartbook

S&P 500 Sector P/E Valuations Relative to History Markets show little sign of tiring, as investors keep S&P 500 valuations hovering well above historical norms, fueled by optimism around earnings growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

U.S. Real GDP Growth Goldman Sachs is betting on a still-solid U.S. economy, calling for growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027, topping consensus forecasts as cooling inflation and firm hiring underpin the…

NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment With a reading of 84.93, active managers still show confidence in U.S. stocks, keeping significant equity allocations without slipping into full-blown exuberance. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index…

S&P 500 Forward Earnings Estimates Improving earnings fundamentals in the S&P 500 are keeping investors cautiously optimistic, as faster growth fuels confidence in another year of equity gains. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Quarterly YoY EPS Growth Relative to Consensus Expectations Consensus expects S&P 500 earnings to rise 7% year on year in 4Q 2025, but results so far are tracking closer to 11%, lifted by…

Gold Price vs. Gold Composite FX Breadth Indicator Gold’s role is shifting: it’s no longer just a safe haven but a cornerstone of monetary stability as central banks keep adding to their reserves in an…