U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator – Equity Positioning

U.S. Equity Sentiment Indicator – Equity Positioning With a reading of 0.8, the U.S. equity sentiment indicator is nearing stretched levels, suggesting investor sentiment is growing increasingly bullish, albeit not yet at extreme levels. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Sell Side Consensus Indicator

Sell Side Consensus Indicator The Sell Side Indicator, which tracks Wall Street strategists’ equity allocation recommendations, has remained unchanged in September. The current level suggests that the S&P 500 may see positive gains over the next 12 months. Image: BofA US Equity and Quant Strategy

Yield Curve vs. VIX (Leading Indicator)

Yield Curve vs. VIX (Leading Indicator) Should U.S. equity investors anticipate increased volatility ahead, given that the yield curve typically leads the VIX by three years? Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

S&P 500 Going into a Sahm Rule Recession Indicator Trigger Event

S&P 500 Going into a Sahm Rule Recession Indicator Trigger Event The recent triggering of the Sahm Rule indicator has diverged from the typical behavior of U.S. equities seen in the lead-up to a recession. Investors should be cautious before drawing conclusions about a potential U.S. recession. Image: BofA Predictive Analytics

U.S. Regime Indicator

U.S. Regime Indicator In April, the U.S. regime indicator showed improvement, indicating positive signs and encouraging trends, which is great news. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy

Risk Appetite Indicator for Different Asset Classes

Risk Appetite Indicator for Different Asset Classes The strong risk appetite of investors for credit investments indicates their confidence in the potential returns compared to other investment options. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Sentiment – Global PMI and Risk Appetite Indicator

Sentiment – Global PMI and Risk Appetite Indicator The GS risk appetite indicator remaining elevated suggests that investors have a high appetite for risk in the financial markets. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research