ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bears hate a strong February, as it is often viewed as a bullish indicator for U.S. stocks. Historically, when the S&P 500 rises in both January and February, it has…

Cumulative Effect of AI Adoption on Productivity Growth The global adoption of AI is expected to significantly boost labor productivity and drive economic growth, potentially leading to substantial increases in GDP. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

U.S. GDP Consensus Forecast The U.S. exceptionalism narrative appears fragile. With expectations already high, there’s little room for positive surprises, and weaker economic data could hurt the dollar due to investors’ skewed positioning. Image: TS…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500 may be breaking records, but bears are still singing the same old blues. Meanwhile, bulls are riding the market like there’s no tomorrow, which ironically, is what…

S&P 500 Profit Margin Profit margin growth in the S&P 500 is broadening, extending beyond mega-caps and the tech sector. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, indicating a healthier and more diverse market…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day When asked to choose between the Gulf of America and the Gulf of Mexico, the ocean smiled and replied, “The Gulf of Mexico has been called that since the 16th…

Sentiment – CBOE Equity Put/Call Ratio The current U.S. equity put/call ratio indicates a broadly bullish sentiment, implying that investors are confident about the market’s future performance, for now. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. Breakeven Inflation Rate Breakeven rates, which reflect the market’s inflation expectations, suggest that the fight against rising prices is far from over and will likely continue in the foreseeable future. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth…

Fed Balance Sheet The ongoing reduction of the Fed’s balance sheet is expected to reduce bank reserves. This reduction may lead to higher inflation, increased real yields, and a steeper yield curve. Image: TS Lombard

Post-Election Day S&P 500 Returns While investors have responded positively to the election results, the true effects of new policies remain uncertain. The market’s robust performance is based on expectations, not realized economic outcomes. Image:…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500’s 1.47% increase last week hasn’t dampened bears’ endless pessimism. Meanwhile, bulls are too busy celebrating a 4.11% year-to-date gain, including dividends! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎