S&P 500 All-Time Highs

S&P 500 All-Time Highs Today, S&P 500 jumps to record high on strong earnings. This chart shows S&P 500 all-time highs since 1982. Image: Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC.

Global Debt Nears Record

Global Debt Nears Record Global debt hits $246 trillion (or 320% of GDP) and is just $2 trillion shy of all-time high. You may also like “Total Debt by Sector for Developed & Emerging Economies.” Image: International Monetary Fund

S&P 500 Options: % of S&P 500 Listed Volume Expiring within 24 Hours

S&P 500 Options: % of S&P 500 Listed Volume Expiring within 24 Hours Trading activity in ultra-short-term S&P 500 options—those expiring within 24 hours—has soared to record highs as investors pursue quick profits, fueling increased market volatility. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Positions in S&P 500 Equity Futures by Asset Managers

Positions in S&P 500 Equity Futures by Asset Managers Even with the recent rally and record highs in US equities, asset managers’ positions in U.S. equity futures are still lower than they were at the beginning of the year. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 and the 14-Day RSI

S&P 500 and the 14-Day RSI The S&P 500 has rallied to record highs, but overbought technical signals indicate a greater likelihood of near-term volatility as the market consolidates its recent gains. Image: Bloomberg

S&P 500 Quarterly Net Profit Margin (Ex. Financials & Energy)

S&P 500 Quarterly Net Profit Margin (Ex. Financials & Energy) Consensus forecasts indicate that S&P 500 profit margins will remain near record highs in 2025, supported by steady earnings growth and strong economic expansion. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Valuation – The Buffett Indicator

Valuation – The Buffett Indicator Although the Buffett Indicator has fallen from record highs, making U.S. stocks appear more attractive, it still sits well above its historical average and past market lows. Image: Bloomberg

COMEX Copper Price

COMEX Copper Price The Trump administration may impose 25% copper import tariffs within weeks, sparking market volatility as traders rush shipments to the U.S., driving copper prices to record highs. Image: The Daily Shot

Equities as a Percent of Financial Assets

Equities as a Percent of Financial Assets With favorable market conditions and increasing stock valuations, Americans now hold more than 37% of all assets in equities, marking a record high. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management