FMS Investors – Average Percentile Rank of Growth Expectations, Cash Allocation, Equity Allocation The decline in pessimism among FMS investors is viewed as a positive indicator, suggesting a growing willingness to embrace risk. Image: BofA…

S&P 500 Daily Chart The cup and handle breakout suggests a bullish trend, implying that the S&P 500 index could experience upward movement, with target levels of 5930 and 6180. Image: BofA Global Research

FMS Average Cash Balance The FMS cash level’s recent decline to 3.9% has generated a contrarian sell signal for global equities. Historically, these signals often precede market corrections, prompting investors to reassess their strategies. Image:…

Equities – FMS Global Equity Allocation FMS investors significantly increased their equity allocation in October, the largest rise since June 2020. This shift is primarily due to a favorable economic climate resulting from the easing…

FMS Investor Positioning Global FMS investors have overweighted their exposure to utilities, bonds and telecoms compared to historical levels, while reducing their exposure to cash, energy, materials and tech. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Market – Breadth Index With the Goldman Sachs Breadth Index at 21, it remains below the 30-year average of 35, indicating that fewer stocks are contributing to market gains. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Buybacks – S&P 500 Companies in Blackout Period Once the blackout period for stock buybacks ends, many U.S. companies are likely to resume buyback activities, which could substantially influence both stock performance and market dynamics.…

Emerging Market Equity Flows Emerging market equity funds have seen substantial outflows, highlighting the fragility of market sentiment amidst ongoing economic challenges. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Weekly High Yield Fund Flows Over the past week, U.S. high-yield funds experienced their largest outflow in nine weeks, signaling a shift in investor sentiment towards lower-risk assets. Image: BofA Global Research

Flows to Japan Equities While Japanese equities have faced significant outflows recently due to shifting investor sentiment, underlying structural reforms and an evolving economic landscape may provide opportunities for recovery in the future. Image: BofA…

U.S. Core CPI Inflation In September, U.S. core CPI inflation showed a modest increase of 0.312% month-over-month, indicating that inflation pressures are not significantly escalating. Image: Nomura