S&P 500 Index Declines Around Recessions Historically, the S&P 500 has fallen by a median 24% from peak-to-trough around economic recessions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Greenland is not on the market; it’s a country with its own people and culture, not a frozen real estate deal! Happy April Fool’s Day, Everyone! 😎

U.S. Economic Policy Uncertainty Index Uncertainty in economic policy has often led to positive future returns for the S&P 500, as markets anticipate the worst during unclear periods. When the situation becomes clearer, stocks tend…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 nosedives, bears see disaster looming, while bulls see an opportunity so bright they might need sunglasses. Who knew optimism and pessimism could be so hilarious? Have…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 takes a 1.53% nosedive this week, bears are popping champagne while bulls are desperately trying to find the market’s emergency brake! Have a Great Weekend, Everyone!…

What Investors Consider the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now The risk of a trade war triggering a global recession is a pressing concern for investors, as it threatens economic growth, financial stability, and market…

Performance – Spread Between Quarterly Percentage Gains in S&P 500 Value and Growth Indexes Value stocks have significantly outperformed growth stocks in the first quarter of 2025. The upcoming earnings reports will play a pivotal…

Breakdown of U.S. Households’ Equity Ownership In the United States, stock ownership is heavily concentrated among the wealthiest households. Recent data indicates that the top 10% of American households own approximately 90% of all stock…

S&P 500 Performance After AAII Bears Above 50% Five Straight Weeks Historically, when bearish sentiment in the AAII poll surpasses 50% for five straight weeks, U.S. stocks have shown an average return of 21% over…

S&P 500 Performance from Inauguration Day While the S&P 500 has historically performed well in post-inauguration periods, the current market situation markedly deviates from this trend. Image: Deutsche Bank

Growth Investment Ratio of U.S. vs. Global Markets U.S. exceptionalism is expected to persist, even as the S&P 500 has underperformed year-to-date. The Growth Investment Ratio in the U.S. stands at 42%, compared to 26%…