Consensus Earnings Estimates

Consensus Earnings Estimates Despite economic uncertainties and potential tariff impacts, downward revisions to 2025 EPS estimates have remained modest, underscoring their resilience. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Two-Day Returns for the S&P 500

Two-Day Returns for the S&P 500 The clustering of best and worst days underscores the importance of patience and discipline in investing. Selling after the worst days often means missing the best days that follow!…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Even bulls and bears are calling a truce this Easter Monday—time to trade market chaos for chocolate eggs! Happy Easter Monday, Everyone!🐰😎

U.S. True Financial Conditions Index

U.S. True Financial Conditions Index The U.S. True Financial Conditions Index stands at 6, indicating a slightly accommodative financial environment. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

S&P 500 Intraday Swings

S&P 500 Intraday Swings Recent S&P 500 volatility, characterized by intraday swings exceeding 10% and VIX spikes echoing 2008 and COVID-era turbulence, appears to be stabilizing. Image: Bloomberg

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500 took a 1.50% dip this week, but bears are open to talks if bulls show respect! Happy Easter Weekend, Everyone! 🐰😎

Notional Volume Traded in Listed U.S. Equity Options

Notional Volume Traded in Listed U.S. Equity Options Thanks to strong participation from both retail and institutional investors, U.S. equity options are seeing rising average daily trading volumes—a trend that shows no signs of slowing…

VIX Buy Signals

VIX Buy Signals After VIX surges, the S&P 500 rose in 85% of instances over the next few months—but not during recessions. Image: J.P. Morgan