Monthly U.S. Equity Mutual Fund and ETF Flows Recently, U.S. equity fund flows have been weak, with sustained outflows driven by trade policy uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Inflation Expectations U.S. inflation expectations have declined over the past month, making consumers more optimistic than in April. However, sentiment is still weaker than six months ago, with uncertainty persisting due to ongoing tariff policies. Image: Yahoo Finance
Breakdown of Household Equity and Mutual Fund Ownership by Wealth Percentile Stock ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated—the wealthiest 1% currently holds 51% of total household equity assets. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Various Declines per Year Market fluctuations are normal in investing, so effectively understanding and managing volatility is crucial for investors aiming to achieve favorable returns in financial markets. Image: Carson Investment Research
U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator – Equity Positioning A reading of -1.3 on the Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator signals cautious investor positioning, which has historically preceded gains in the S&P 500 over the following month. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Gold – Composition of Global Official Reserves Driven by record central bank purchases and a sharp rise in price, gold has surpassed the euro as the world’s second-largest reserve asset. Image: Financial Times
Share of Global Market Capitalization The United States’ 64% global equity market share stems from strong corporate earnings, technological innovation, deep capital markets, and global revenue exposure, driving its dominant influence on global finance. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Developed Market Valuations While the macroeconomic outlook has weakened, the U.S. stock market’s forward P/E ratio has moved back toward pre-Liberation Day levels. Image: TS Lombard
Brent Crude Oil Prices – Biggest Weekly Jumps Fueled by a sudden escalation in Middle East conflict and concerns over major supply disruptions, Brent crude oil prices experienced one of their biggest weekly gains since 1988. Image: Deutsche Bank
AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bearish Readings While AAII U.S. investor pessimism has eased to a 20-week low, bearish sentiment remains modestly elevated relative to historical averages, indicating that caution lingers even as market conditions improve. Image: The Daily Shot
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Term Premium The increasing term premium signals that investors require greater compensation for the risks inherent in holding longer-term bonds, reflecting increased concerns about interest rate and inflation over longer durations. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research