U.S. Equities – Foreign Investors’ Net Portfolio Equity Flows Foreign investors’ recent behavior in U.S. equities—marked by limited activity and stable portfolio allocations—suggests a long-term bullish outlook on the resilience of the U.S. market. Image: Deutsche Bank
S&P 500 Performance When Q1 Low Breaks the December Low Close Historically, when the S&P 500 index falls below its December low in the first quarter, it’s often seen as a warning sign for potential market weakness. Image: Carson Investment Research
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
Buybacks and S&P 500 Use of Cash S&P 500 companies are showing stronger growth in capital expenditure compared to share buybacks, signaling a shift in corporate spending priorities. Image: Goldman Sachs Global 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 and Trend Channel The S&P 500 has maintained a strong upward trajectory for over two years. Even if the growth rate moderates, the short-, medium-, and long-term trends are still intact, pointing to sustained strength in the index’s performance. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
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