S&P 500 Earnings Estimates Morgan Stanley predicts that S&P 500 earnings per share will reach $229 in 2024 and $266 in 2025, indicating a promising outlook for growth and profitability. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Weekly U.S. Equity Fund Flows Over the past week, US equity funds saw outflows of $4.69 billion, suggesting a shift in investor sentiment following an extended period of optimism in the U.S. stock market. Image:…
S&P 500 Valuations According to a macro model developed by Goldman Sachs, U.S. equities are suggested to be overvalued by 40%, raising concerns among market participants about long-term sustainability and future market corrections. Image: Goldman…
Gold Speculative Positions Concerns arise as the stretched positioning in gold reflects excessive optimism, raising questions about the sustainability of the current market sentiment and the potential for a price correction in the near future.…
FMS Investors – Biggest “Tail Risk” An increasing number of FMS investors view higher inflation as the biggest “tail risk” for the global economy, reflecting their concern regarding its potential negative effects on financial markets…
Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With a reading of 31, the Fear & Greed Index currently suggests a fear level of market sentiment, indicating cautious investor behavior and a potential decrease in risk…
High-Yield Bonds vs. 200-Day Moving Average In search of higher returns, investors have been pursuing riskier investments through high yield bonds. While this strategy can be rewarding, it also exposes them to increased vulnerability if…
FMS Investors – Net % Expecting Lower Long-Term Rates Only 38% of FMS investors expect bond yields to decrease, while the majority anticipate stable or potentially higher bond yields. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
Decomposition of S&P 500 Total Returns Stock buybacks have contributed to an increase in earnings per share over the past decade. The reduction in the number of shares in the market through buybacks has boosted…
Stocks – S&P 500 Growth ETF Despite their previous momentum, U.S. growth stocks are currently facing challenges in reaching new highs. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy