Magnificent 7 Price Return In light of the current market trends and considering the historical performance of America’s magnificent seven stocks, it would not be surprising to see these stocks continue to perform well in…

The Federal Reserve and Financial Crisis If a soft landing is still a possibility, then the smooth deceleration of economic growth may reduce the need for immediate policy adjustments by the Federal Reserve. Image: Real…

VIX and Geopolitical Risk Index The VIX tends to be sensitive to geopolitical events and can serve as an indicator of market sentiment during times of heightened geopolitical risk. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Home Price Forecasts Morgan Stanley projects a 3% decline in U.S. home prices for 2024. However, their bull case scenario predicts a 5% increase, while the bear case scenario anticipates an 8% drop. Image:…

Market Pricing of Fed Cuts vs. Real 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield When the market expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, it often leads to lower real yields, as investors adjust their expectations. Image:…

S&P 500 Price Targets The S&P 500’s year-end target of 5400 in 2024 reflects a bullish outlook, supported by the absence of a U.S. recession, which is crucial in sustaining the upward momentum of the…

Relative Performance of the Equal-Weighted S&P 500 vs. Cap-Weighted S&P 500 by Macro Regimes The equal-weighted S&P 500 historically tends to outperform the cap-weighted index in economic recoveries, suggesting potential stronger growth for smaller and…

Proportion of S&P 500 Beating Earnings Estimate Many S&P 500 companies reported earnings that exceeded expectations during Q3, which is a positive sign as it demonstrates their ability to navigate uncertainties and generate sustainable growth.…

EM/DM Relative Performance vs. U.S. Dollar The strength of the U.S. dollar can affect the relative performance of EM/DM equities. A weak U.S. dollar has historically led to outperformance of emerging market equities. Image: BofA…

Hedge Fund and Mutual Fund Equity Exposure Hedge funds and mutual funds have increased their allocation to equities over the course of this year, indicating a growing confidence in the stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs…