Greek’s 5-Year Bond Yields Have Fallen Below US 5-Year Government Bond Yield Which one would you choose? Greek bonds or US counterparts? This is a great example of financial market madness. Mark Twain once said, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” That’s true! Greece has spent around half its time in default on its…
S&P 500 U.S. stocks show resilience ahead of the tariff pause expiration, reflecting a market that has largely absorbed tariff-related risks and is focused on broader economic fundamentals and trade negotiation progress. Image: Bloomberg
Impact of Higher Tariffs on the U.S. Core PCE Price Index The coming inflation rebound is expected be limited in scope and duration, meaning it is unlikely to trigger the kind of persistent inflation psychology that can drive a sustained wage-price spiral. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Valuation – Average P/E for Stoxx Europe 600 and S&P 500 As equity markets rally and valuations climb, markets become more susceptible to negative surprises. This has led many investors and analysts to worry about stretched prices and limited margin for error. Image: Bloomberg
Average Year for the S&P 500 the Past 20 Years Bulls have reason to smile, as March 12 has marked notable market bottoms for U.S. stocks over the past two decades, and from that point, things tend to improve significantly. “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Image: Carson Investment Research
S&P 500 Stocks – Earnings Day Moves Last quarter set a 15-year record for earnings day volatility, with 12% of S&P 500 stocks experiencing price movements greater than 10%. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Long-Term Government Bond Returns The 10-year annualized return from U.S. Treasuries is at a 65-year low of just 0.6%, prompting investors to reassess portfolio allocation and risk management strategies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Nasdaq 100 vs. 10-Year U.S. TIPS Yield (Inverted) The Nasdaq 100 has shown strong performance despite the rise in real yields, which may indicate the possibility of the market overheating. Image: The Daily Shot
Real Returns in Governement Bonds over the Last 5 Years Real returns in U.S. governement bonds are negative over the last 5 years, as in many other countries. Image: Deutsche Bank
45 Years of Asset Bubbles The parabolic move of Bitcoin in a short period of time has pushed it into bubble territory. Image: Deutsche Bank
In Fed We Trust Confidence in Fed chair has reached a 15-year high. Image: Bloomberg