S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks (Last 3 Months) Over the past three months, the Financial, Industrial, and Information Technology sectors have been at the forefront of buyback announcements, driving a major portion of repurchase activity…
Global Financial Conditions Index Global financial conditions have eased to a 12-month low, supported by expectations of monetary policy easing, improved investor sentiment, tightening credit spreads, and a more stable economic outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs…
Magnificent Seven and S&P 500 – 12-Month Trailing EPS The strong earnings power and consistent profit growth of the largest U.S. companies have been key factors in maintaining their dominant positions in the U.S. equity…
S&P 500 Performance After >25% Rally in 100 Trading Days (Since 1950) Good news for bulls: since April’s low, the S&P 500 has risen over 25% in 100 trading days—a rare event. Historically since 1950,…
S&P 500 2026 Target Driven by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, Evercore ISI forecasts the S&P 500 will rise to 7,750 points by the end of 2026, marking a 20% gain from current levels. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 Annualized 1-Month Volatility In this post-election year, the current period indicates increased volatility ahead for U.S. stocks, reinforcing the need for cautious risk management during this sensitive stage of the cycle. Image: Nautilus…
U.S. Fund Flows Since 2023, cash and bonds have attracted substantial inflows, driven by central bank policy shifts, investor preferences for income and safety, and broader macroeconomic factors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bond Seasonality – Monthly Median Return on Global 10y+ Goverment Bonds Long-term government bonds globally face a challenging September due to seasonality and ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties, reinforcing historical trends of September being their…
S&P 500 Monthly Rank Historically, September is the worst-performing month for U.S. stocks—this holds true for the past 10 years, 20 years, and going back to 1950. It is rare to see both August and…
Announced Share Buybacks in the U.S. The ongoing pipeline of stock repurchase programs demonstrates strong confidence among executives and continues to underpin the U.S. stock market through 2025 and beyond. Image: Bloomberg
New S&P 500 Index All-Time Highs Per Year Yesterday, the S&P 500 hit its nineteenth record high of 2025, underscoring persistent market optimism. The index has gained 10.55% so far this year, driven by robust…