U.S. Debt Held by Public as Share of GDP

U.S. Debt Held by Public as Share of GDP Rising U.S. federal debt could lead to higher interest payments, reduced investment and growth, fewer jobs, lower wages, and less flexibility for the government to respond…

MSCI All-Country World Index and RSI (14)

MSCI All-Country World Index and RSI (14) Signs of overheating are emerging in global stocks, with technical and flow indicators nearing thresholds that have previously triggered sell signals. Image: Bloomberg

Length of Bull Markets and When They Started

Length of Bull Markets and When They Started The current bull market, which began in October 2022, remains relatively young by historical standards and could persist much longer than bearish observers expect. Image: Carson Investment…

Citi U.S. Economic Surprise Index

Citi U.S. Economic Surprise Index The recent decline in the U.S. Citi Economic Surprise Index indicates that the economy is currently underperforming analysts’ expectations. Image: Real Investment Advice

U.S. Small-Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 vs. S&P 500

U.S. Small-Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 vs. S&P 500 While U.S. small-cap stocks have notably underperformed large caps for an extended period, history suggests that such cycles are not unusual and are often followed by…

Stocks – Dow Jones with Major Geopolitical Events

Stocks – Dow Jones with Major Geopolitical Events While geopolitical events can cause short-term market volatility, historical evidence shows that U.S. stocks tend to recover and grow over the long term. Image: Carson Investment Research

Gold Speculative Positions

Gold Speculative Positions Speculative positioning in gold has declined sharply in recent weeks, driven by profit-taking, risk repricing, and rotation into other asset classes. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 Price Target for 2025

S&P 500 Price Target for 2025 Citing diminished tariff effects and a resilient U.S. economy, Deutsche Bank has increased its year-end S&P 500 forecast to 6,550, up from 6,150. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Gold Price Seasonality

Gold Price Seasonality June has been a challenging month for gold investors over the past five decades, delivering the lowest hit rate and the second-worst overall performance. Image: Topdown Charts