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ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day While bulls are toasting the S&P 500 gains this week, bears are busy Googling “emergency exits from a market rally.” Happy Friday, Everyone! 😎

Foreign Investors Equity Allocation Percentile vs. History While trade policy concerns, slowing growth, and dollar depreciation have created headwinds, Goldman expects moderate foreign selling of U.S. equities in March-April, driven by valuation opportunities and strategic positioning. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Household Net Worth as % of Disposal Personal Income The AI boom has generated significant U.S. wealth growth, but its benefits have disproportionately flowed to the wealthiest households. Image: Deutsche Bank

S&P 500 and NYSE >70% Advancers Six Times Over a Two Weeks Period Six trading days with NYSE advancers exceeding 70% within a two-week period historically signal a robust bullish phase—distinct from bear-market rallies—with an average 12-month S&P 500 gain of 22.6% since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research

U.S. Share Buyback Authorization Announcements Year-to-date U.S. share buyback authorization announcements have risen by 19%, signaling corporate confidence while strategically optimizing capital structures and rewarding stakeholders. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. 10Y-2Y Yield Curve While a steepening inverted yield curve has historically warned of recession, persistent economic strength could mean a more positive outlook for U.S. equities in 2025—though this would mark a notable break from the past. Image: Deutsche Bank

S&P 500 Drawdown and Insider Buying/Selling The Vickers insider sell/buy ratio, which tracks corporate insider transactions, indicates insiders perceive value at current price levels—a trend historically viewed as a bullish signal for market direction. Image: Fidelity Investments

Gold vs. U.S. M2 and U.S. Debt to GDP Historically, gold prices have tracked the expansion of the money supply and have responded to increases in U.S. government debt. Image: J.P. Morgan Commodities Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are confident that the bull market in 2025 is as secure as a dog with a bone—stay ready for surprises! Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎

1987 Market Crash – DXY Dollar Index and 10-Year UST Yield Bond yields rarely rise while the dollar falls, as higher yields usually boost currency appeal. This unusual trend signals waning confidence, similar to the pattern seen before the 1987 Black Monday crash. Image: Bloomberg

Equities – MSCI U.S./RoW Distance from 200-DMA The MSCI U.S./RoW distance from the 200-DMA highlights a major interruption to the narrative of U.S. exceptionalism and reinforces the need for global diversification in equity portfolios. Image: Bloomberg