Nominal S&P 500 Earnings Growth – Nominal GDP Growth

Nominal S&P 500 Earnings Growth – Nominal GDP Growth The rapid acceleration of U.S. corporate earnings growth over the past three decades, which has outpaced the broader U.S. economy, is a key factor behind today’s…

Global Equities Around Fed Cut With And Without Recession

Global Equities Around Fed Cut With And Without Recession Strong performance in global equities is common after the Fed’s initial rate cut, particularly when the economy remains recession-free for the subsequent 12 months. Image: Goldman…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The Panama Canal is not for sale. Trying to buy it? That’s a canal-tastrophic idea! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

CEO Confidence vs. S&P 500 Annual % Change

CEO Confidence vs. S&P 500 Annual % Change Strong CEO confidence typically bodes well for U.S. stocks, as there’s a correlation between executive optimism and annual market performance. Image: Real Investment Advice

DXY U.S. Dollar Index vs. Nasdaq Composite / MSCI World Value

DXY U.S. Dollar Index vs. Nasdaq Composite / MSCI World Value Over the past two years, U.S. growth stocks—known for their sensitivity to currency fluctuations—have exhibited a strong correlation with the U.S. dollar. Image: Gavekal,…

S&P 500 Performance by January Return

S&P 500 Performance by January Return Bulls have reason to smile: Since 1950, when January has shown positive returns, the S&P 500 has ended the year positively 89% of the time, with an average annual…

S&P 500 Valuation vs. History

S&P 500 Valuation vs. History Compared to historical standards, most S&P 500 sector P/E valuations are elevated, raising concerns about potential market overvaluation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research