U.S. Economic Policy Uncertainty Index Uncertainty in economic policy has often led to positive future returns for the S&P 500, as markets anticipate the worst during unclear periods. When the situation becomes clearer, stocks tend to recover strongly. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Monthly Fund Flows of Gold ETFs Gold funds have gained $12 billion in inflows over the past two months as record-high gold prices boost their appeal as a safe-haven asset in uncertain economic times. Image: Bloomberg
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 nosedives, bears see disaster looming, while bulls see an opportunity so bright they might need sunglasses. Who knew optimism and pessimism could be so hilarious? Have a Great Week, Everyone! 😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 takes a 1.53% nosedive this week, bears are popping champagne while bulls are desperately trying to find the market’s emergency brake! Have a Great Weekend, Everyone! 😎
S&P 500 vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield The S&P 500 has fallen about 5% in the past month, but 10-year U.S. Treasury yields haven’t changed much. This unusual pattern suggests that Treasuries might be losing some of their effectiveness as a hedge against stock market declines. Image: Deutsche Bank
What Investors Consider the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now The risk of a trade war triggering a global recession is a pressing concern for investors, as it threatens economic growth, financial stability, and market confidence. Image: Yahoo Finance
Performance – Spread Between Quarterly Percentage Gains in S&P 500 Value and Growth Indexes Value stocks have significantly outperformed growth stocks in the first quarter of 2025. The upcoming earnings reports will play a pivotal role in determining whether this trend will persist or if growth stocks will reclaim their leadership. Image: Bloomberg
Breakdown of U.S. Households’ Equity Ownership In the United States, stock ownership is heavily concentrated among the wealthiest households. Recent data indicates that the top 10% of American households own approximately 90% of all stock market wealth. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Performance After AAII Bears Above 50% Five Straight Weeks Historically, when bearish sentiment in the AAII poll surpasses 50% for five straight weeks, U.S. stocks have shown an average return of 21% over the next 12 months, with positive returns occurring 100% of the time since 1990. Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Performance from Inauguration Day While the S&P 500 has historically performed well in post-inauguration periods, the current market situation markedly deviates from this trend. Image: Deutsche Bank
Gold Reserves As % of Total Holdings Emerging market central banks continue to hold significantly less gold than their developed counterparts, suggesting a potential for increased future allocations that could provide sustained support for gold prices. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research