U.S. Stock Market Bull and Bear Indicator – S&P 500 Tuesday last week, our Stock Market Bull & Bear Indicator was bullish well before the opening bell and the S&P 500 followed through, closing up 0.41%. Using multiple financial data, this great model helps investors navigate through different market conditions. It suggests whether the U.S.…
U.S. Consumer Confidence in Higher Stock Prices vs. S&P 500 Trailing Valuations As optimism about future stock performance builds, valuations rise, with investors betting on sustained growth and paying more now for potential profits ahead. Image: Real Investment Advice
Nasdaq After the Netscape IPO and ChatGPT Came Out It’s not unusual for U.S. tech to lag in the third year after a big innovation, with the post‑Netscape years offering a perfect textbook case. Image: Carson Investment Research
Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With the Fear & Greed Index at 33, sentiment remains cautious. Market participants are wary, but no one is hitting the panic button yet. Image: Cable News Network
Valuation – Software Forward P/E Software valuations have come under heavy pressure, with the forward P/E multiple sliding to 20 times, a level investors haven’t seen since 2014. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Net Monthly Flows of U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Since the reversal in October 2025, institutions have cut billions in Bitcoin holdings month after month, an indication of fading appetite and a darker mood across crypto markets. Image: Deutsche Bank Research
S&P 500 Growth vs. Value – Relative Total Return Value is back in favor to start the year, as lofty valuations keep investors on edge. Still, growth could stage a comeback if earnings deliver some upside surprises. Image: Topdown Charts
AAII Sentiment Survey Retail investor sentiment in the U.S. cooled over the past week but stayed firmly bullish, with AAII bulls topping bears for a tenth straight week. Image: The Daily Chartbook
S&P 500 Sector P/E Valuations Relative to History Markets show no sign of fatigue, with investors keeping S&P 500 valuations stretched well beyond historical levels. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Real GDP Growth Goldman Sachs is betting on a still-solid U.S. economy, calling for growth of 2.9% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027, topping consensus forecasts as cooling inflation and firm hiring underpin the expansion. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
NAAIM Exposure Index – Investor Sentiment With a reading of 84.93, active managers still show confidence in U.S. stocks, keeping significant equity allocations without slipping into full-blown exuberance. The National Association of Active Investment Managers Exposure Index represents the two-week moving average exposure to U.S. equity markets reported by NAAIM members. Image: NAAIM