ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are celebrating like it’s 1999 again, but this time with stronger earnings and fewer illusions! It’s already Wednesday, Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

Sentiment – NFIB Small Business Optimism Index In November, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 8 points to 101.7, driven by the recent election results, potentially boosting employment, investment, and economic activity. Image:…

Total Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization The cryptocurrency market has witnessed significant growth recently, with its total market capitalization approaching US$4 trillion. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

Gold Holdings vs. Gold Price The outlook for gold remains bullish, driven by falling interest rates and sustained central bank purchases, with multiple forecasts converging around the US$3,000 mark for gold prices by the end…

VIX – Volatility Index While the current low VIX suggests investors are feeling as calm as a cat in a sunbeam, it also serves as a warning about potential future volatility if market conditions shift…

Sentiment – U.S. Composite Put/Call Ratio The sharp decline in the U.S. put/call ratio to very low levels signals widespread market complacency, as even typically anxious investors appear unworried. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

U.S. ETF Flows The record-breaking inflows into U.S. ETFs in 2024 not only underscore their growing popularity but also reflect a broader shift in investor preferences towards more efficient and flexible investment options in a…

Small Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 > 10% Gain for the Month Bulls are smiling again! The Russell 2000’s 10.9% gain in November is a promising sign for small-cap stocks over the next six months,…

ETF Assets Leveraged Long/Short Products Ratio With leveraged long ETFs leaving inverse products in the dust, market’s optimism is so contagious that bears are considering a career change! Image: Bloomberg

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are all in on the S&P 500 reaching new highs in 2025, while bears are just dreaming for a stock market meltdown! Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎

25-Year Cumulative Return of S&P 500 over Gold Warren Buffett has a skeptical view of gold as an investment, but apparently, gold didn’t get the memo and has been outperforming the S&P 500 over the…