U.S. High Yield Spreads

U.S. High Yield Spreads Having tight credit spreads is like being on a rollercoaster with no safety bar—looks fun until you realize you should’ve paid more attention! Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Index Around Election Day – 2016 vs. 2024

S&P 500 Index Around Election Day – 2016 vs. 2024 Trump’s 2024 win sparks investor optimism, reminiscent of 2016, with promises of tax cuts and deregulation. Wall Street’s post-election party is so wild, even the…

Fed Funds vs. 2-Year U.S. Treasury Yield (Leading Indicator)

Fed Funds vs. 2-Year U.S. Treasury Yield (Leading Indicator) The current 2-year U.S. Treasury yield, sitting below the fed funds rate, indicates that the Fed’s monetary policy is restrictive. Historically, the 2-year yield tends to…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are gearing up for a bear hunt in 2025, armed with bullish forecasts that suggest the S&P 500 could well surpass 6,500. Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97

S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97 If market timing were an Olympic sport, many active managers would consistently win gold in the “Buying at Peaks” competition! Image: Real Investment Advice

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high, bears are looking for a pardon! It’s already Wednesday, Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

Inflation – U.S. Core PCE Deflator

Inflation – U.S. Core PCE Deflator The recent stalling of disinflationary progress in U.S. core PCE deflator could complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Image: Deutsche Bank

Economic Forecasts

U.S. Economic Forecasts Deutsche Bank’s baseline forecast depicts a U.S. economy maintaining robust growth, with inflation gradually approaching the Fed’s 2% target and unemployment declining by the end of 2026. Image: Deutsche Bank

U.S. Tech Stocks vs. China Tech Stocks

U.S. Tech Stocks vs. China Tech Stocks As the U.S. market experiences an AI frenzy, China’s major technology stocks struggle, reflecting investor pessimism towards China’s economic revival efforts and concerns about AI monetization and trade…