MSCI World Performance vs. U.S. Dollar Index The link between the US dollar and global equities is often decisive. A softer dollar usually lifts stock markets worldwide, while a firmer one tends to weigh them down. Image: J.P. Morgan
Risky vs. Safe Assets Fund Flows A tilt toward safe assets shows investors growing wary of market risk and intent on protecting capital. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bloomberg’s Global 60/40 Equity/Fixed Income Portfolio The global 60/40 portfolio has hit a record high, showing fresh momentum and reaffirming its role as a cornerstone for investors seeking balance and steady long-term gains. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Returns When January Is Up Between 0-2% The bulls have history on their side: when the S&P 500 gains between 0% and 2% in January, the next 11 months have gone higher 92% of the time since 1950, posting a median gain of 13.6%. Image: Carson Investment Research
Gold Price vs. S&P 500 Gold has recently surpassed $5,000 per ounce, but it still looks cheap next to a balanced 50/50 portfolio of U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Image: Bloomberg
Returns for Major Global Financial Assets Markets kicked off the year with solid gains in January, lifted by upbeat economic data that kept investors piling into risk assets. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 for the first time, setting an optimistic tone for the months ahead. Image: Deutsche Bank
U.S. and Global Economic Surprises Global economic surprises have surged to a two‑year high, with the U.S. gaining momentum, a mix that usually bodes well for stocks and credit in the near term. Image: Societe Generale Cross Asset Research
Monthly Net Flow to U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bitcoin has dropped over 30% since its October 2025 peak, a slide deepening in a market still pressured by relentless ETF outflows. But for crypto veterans, this kind of turbulence is just part of the ride. Image: Bloomberg
CBOE Gold Volatility Index Gold has been getting jumpy lately, with volatility back to levels we haven’t seen since the COVID market chaos. The metal doesn’t panic easily, but when it does, there’s usually a good reason. Image: The Daily Shot
S&P 500 Returns – First Five Days >1% and a Positive January Combo History favors the bulls: when the S&P 500 rises more than 1% in the first five days and January closes in the green, the market has finished the year higher 92% of the time, with a median 19.1% gain since 1950. Image:…
S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Signs of complacency? Short positions in the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs remain thin, signaling little appetite for downside speculation and damping the potential for a short squeeze. Image: J.P. Morgan