ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Wall Street bears think every bull market is just smoke and mirrors. And when the crash finally hits, they love to say, “We told you so!” Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone!…

U.S. Economic Surprise Index

U.S. Economic Surprise Index A declining U.S. Economic Surprise Index, caused by economic data consistently underperforming expectations, can negatively impact equity performance. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bears are preparing for the apocalypse, while bulls are partying like it’s 1999, convinced the U.S. economy is recession-proof—until it isn’t! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Three-Month 90/110 Implied Volatility

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Three-Month 90/110 Implied Volatility Signs of stability are emerging in the S&P 500 Index after the sharp correction, as traders abandon bets on further significant declines, reflecting growing confidence in…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Saint Patrick’s Day brings smiles to bulls as it’s not only one of the greenest days of the year but also historically the best day for U.S. stocks in March—leaving…

Aggregate Equity Positioning

Aggregate Equity Positioning Aggregate equity positioning has declined sharply and stands at 26th percentile, indicating investors’ markedly reduced willingness to take on risk. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows

Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows The ongoing preference for safe assets over risky ones indicates investor wariness about market conditions and a focus on capital preservation in uncertain times. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment…

Periods of S&P 500 Correction Above 10%

Periods of S&P 500 Correction Above 10% Due to the U.S. stock market’s dominant position, a correction exceeding 10% frequently triggers a domino effect across global equity markets, as investors react to heightened uncertainty and…