Valuation – S&P 500 12-Month Forward P/E Ratio

Valuation – S&P 500 12-Month Forward P/E Ratio The S&P 500’s forward P/E ratio of 20x places it above historical averages, reinforcing the view that current valuations are not historically cheap. Image: The Daily Shot

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500’s 7.8% drop in Trump’s first 100 days has bulls asking if this market comes with a money-back guarantee. Meanwhile, bears are finally coming out of hibernation-and they…

S&P 500 – 2022 Correction vs. 2025 Correction

S&P 500 – 2022 Correction vs. 2025 Correction The U.S. stock market did bounce as the technical composite dipped below 20, and the rally that began this past week could extend further, particularly if positive…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 down 5.45% year-to-date, bulls are making a comeback with the slogan “Make The Stock Market Great Again!”-because apparently, even the market needs a little political pep…

U.S. Presidential Approval Rating vs. Consumer Confidence

U.S. Presidential Approval Rating vs. Consumer Confidence Trump’s approval exceeds Biden’s late-term lows, but deteriorating consumer confidence’s predictive power signals substantial downside risk as economic anxieties translate into political consequences. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

S&P 500 Returns the First 100 Days of a New Term

S&P 500 Returns the First 100 Days of a New Term The S&P 500’s 7.8% decline during Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office represents the worst start to a president’s term since Richard Nixon’s…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 surging 4.59% last week, bulls are so bullish that they’re already heading for the moon and beyond, convinced the S&P 500 will blast off by the…

Sentiment – GS Business Optimism Tracker

Sentiment – GS Business Optimism Tracker U.S. business optimism has seen a significant and widespread decline in early 2025, as multiple indicators and surveys report sharp drops in sentiment among CEOs, CFOs, and small business…