Quarterly U.S. and Non-U.S. Share Announced Buybacks Strong share buyback announcements from U.S. companies signal their confidence in their financial health and their dedication to boosting shareholder value and stabilizing stock prices. Image: J.P. Morgan
Median Stock Short Interest as Share of Market Capitalization While the S&P 500’s median short interest is currently low by historical standards, Consumer Staples, Utilities, and Health Care sectors are notable exceptions, showing elevated short interest compared to their 30-year historical averages. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Profit Margin Profit margin growth in the S&P 500 is broadening, extending beyond mega-caps and the tech sector. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, indicating a healthier and more diverse market outlook. Image: Societe Generale Cross Asset Research
Equity Sectoral and Regional ETF Flows Materials, energy and healthcare ETFs are still experiencing notable outflows, leading to a decrease in investor interest. Image: J.P. Morgan
U.S. M2 to Nominal GDP Ratio The return of the U.S. M2 to nominal GDP ratio to its long-term trend is a positive indicator. It reflects a healthier balance between money supply and economic output, fostering stability and sustainable growth in the economy. Image: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
S&P 500 Index and BB to 10-Year Treasury Spread Closely monitoring the junk to Treasury bond spread can provide valuable insights into the overall health and direction of the U.S. stock market, making it an important leading indicator to watch. Image: Real Investment Advice
Percent of S&P 500 Market Cap Reporting Earnings With a significant number of S&P 500 companies set to report their earnings shortly, market participants will be closely monitoring these results for indications of economic health and sector-specific performance. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 and the 28-Week Williams %R The Williams %R indicator is an effective tool for identifying overbought and oversold conditions in financial markets. A sustained overbought condition may indicate a healthy market. Image: BofA Global Research
S&P 500 vs. ISM Composite PMI The divergence between the U.S. ISM Composite PMI and the S&P 500 has become increasingly notable, reflecting contrasting signals about the health of the U.S. economy. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Median Relative Return vs. S&P 500 During 12 Months Following Start of Fed Cutting Cycle During periods when the Fed cuts interest rates, the healthcare and staples sectors have shown relatively stronger performance compared to the broader market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 – % Stocks That Are Within 10% of Their All-Time Highs Highs The S&P 500 is nearing its all-time high, but only 24% of individual stocks are within 10% of their peak levels, raising concerns about market health, as gains are driven by a few large-cap stocks while others struggle to recover. Image:…