Valuation – Russell 2000 vs. S&P 500 The current undervaluation of U.S. small-caps relative to the S&P 500 presents an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to diversify their portfolios and potentially capture higher returns…

Long History of U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Despite expectations of rate cuts, U.S. interest rates could move in either direction, depending on inflation and Fed decisions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research Click the Image…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day In a surprising turn of events, Greenland, Canada, and Panama announce joint bid to purchase Florida, claiming “vital access to Mar-a-Lago” as key motivation! Happy Friday, Everyone! 😎

GS CapEx & R&D Index – S&P 500 Index Quarterly Performance The underperformance of stocks with high CapEx and R&D expenditures highlights the tension between long-term corporate investment strategies and investors’ desire for near-term profitability.…

Probability of U.S. Recession In the Next 1 Year The likelihood of a U.S. recession in the coming year remains at 15%, according to Goldman Sachs, in line with the long-term historical average. Image: Goldman…

Inequality – Inflation Adjusted Household Equity Ownership by Brackets Wealth inequality in the U.S. may be further exacerbated by the current stock market ownership structure, where 88% of household equity is controlled by just the…

Household Asset Allocation The wealth gap between the rich and the middle/lower classes is significantly influenced by their asset ownership patterns. The wealthy predominantly own equities, while the middle and lower classes tend to invest…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls can’t stop laughing as gold trades at all-time high, with Goldman Sachs forecasting a glittering path to $3,000 per ounce by December 2025, fueled by central banks’ insatiable gold-buying…

CAPE Valuations and Deviation from Exponential Growth Trend The Shiller CAPE ratio is currently above historical averages. Although valuation metrics aren’t precise timing tools, investors should note that extended periods of high valuations often result…

January Barometer – S&P 500 Price Return Momentum often snowballs, regardless of timing. Bulls are smiling as a bullish January performance often sets a positive tone for the entire year in the U.S. stock market.…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Wall Street bears, with their trademark grumpy demeanor, are convinced the bull market is a joke – meanwhile, bulls are gleefully high-fiving their portfolios and keep laughing all the way!…