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Gold Reserves by Country The United States has the largest gold reserve, followed by Germany. Image: IMF

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Wall Street bears are absolutely convinced the bull market is an illusion. Meanwhile, bulls are experiencing a temporary, but highly enjoyable, hearing problem when anyone mentions risk. Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

Gold/CPI Ratio The inflation-adjusted price of gold has reached a new high, breaking its previous record from January 1980. This reflects the ongoing devaluation of the U.S. dollar, global economic uncertainties, and strong demand from central banks. Image: Bloomberg

Central Bank Gold Purchases The freezing of Russia’s central bank assets has had a profound impact on global financial strategies, driving central banks to significantly increase their gold holdings as a safeguard against economic and geopolitical risks. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Magnificent 7 Annual Capex Spend The Magnificent 7’s capital expenditure is projected to grow by 31% to $331 billion in 2025, followed by a 10% increase to $363 billion in 2026, underscoring the Magnificent 7’s focus on long-term growth and innovation. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Ignoring climate risks in your financial strategy is like leaving your umbrella at home on a cloudy day—you might be fine for a while, but you’ll regret it when the storm hits! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

Equity Flows U.S. equity flows have strengthened in early 2025, with investors pouring significant amounts of money into U.S. equity markets, aligning with analysts’ expectations of continued outperformance. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Returns Based on 21 Points or More Super Bowl Blowouts While investment decisions shouldn’t be based solely on the Super Bowl, it’s fascinating to note that Super Bowl blowouts have often preceded periods of strong U.S. stock market performance. Image: Carson Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500 took a minor tumble of 0.24% last week, confirming the bears’ eternal pessimism. However, bulls are too busy celebrating a 2.55% year-to-date gain, including dividends! Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎

S&P 500 Index Returns When the AFC Wins the Big Game While it is not advisable to invest solely based on who wins the Super Bowl, it’s interesting to note that since 2004, AFC Super Bowl victories have been associated with positive stock market returns in 12 out of 13 years. Image: Carson Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Unexpectedly, Wall Street’s fiercest rivals, Bull and Bear, declared a ceasefire—not to discuss finance, but to share nachos and watch the Super Bowl together! Who knows? World peace might be just around the corner. Have a Great Weekend, Everyone! 😎