S&P 500 Earnings Estimates The projected forecast by Morgan Stanley suggests that S&P 500 earnings per share will rise to $229 in 2024 and $266 in 2025, indicating favorable prospects for profitability and growth. Image:…

S&P 500 Bull Markets The ongoing bull market shows no signs of slowing down. On average, bull markets since 1950 have persisted for nearly five years, delivering an average return of more than 157%. Image:…

Top 10 Stocks as % of S&P 500 The S&P 500 is more concentrated in the 10 largest stocks than during the dotcom bubble, which is causing diversification concerns for some investors. Image: Goldman Sachs…

Crypto Fund Flows The period of significant inflows into cryptocurrency funds has come to an end. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

China Equity Flows China equity funds saw their largest inflow in 8 weeks, indicating a prevailing sense of optimism among investors regarding Chinese equities. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Temporary Help Services Jobs vs. Real GDP and U.S. Recessions Temporary Help Services Jobs stands at -6.34% YoY in April. Declines in Temporary Help Services Jobs are often considered a leading indicator of a potential…

Measures of U.S. Underlying Inflation BofA expects a first rate cut in December 2024 due to the stickiness of U.S. underlying inflation. Image: BofA Global Research

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With a reading of 40 on the Fear & Greed Index, it suggests a fear level in market sentiment, indicating cautious investor behavior and a potential decrease in…

U.S. Presidential Approval Rating vs. Unemployment Rate Even with a strong labor market and economic growth, President Biden’s approval rating remains low, largely due to public unease over high inflation. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

ISM Manufacturing PMI and ISM New Orders – Inventories The spread between U.S. ISM New Orders and Inventories does not suggest a promising upward trend in the ISM manufacturing PMI, as new orders are decreasing…