Length of Bull Markets and When They Started

Length of Bull Markets and When They Started Despite being 28 months old, the bull market that started in October 2022 is still considered young. Historical patterns suggest it may last much longer than bearish…

Small-Caps: Upper End of Long-Term Range

Small-Caps: Upper End of Long-Term Range The combination of historical patterns, attractive valuations, and positive earnings growth forecasts suggests that U.S. small-caps may be well-positioned for a period of outperformance in the near future. Image:…

Gold vs. Other Asset Total Returns

Gold vs. Other Asset Total Returns With the stock market’s current overvaluation and gold’s proven resilience in economic downturns, gold may outperform stocks, especially if a bear market emerges. Image: Topdown Charts

Gold Consecutives Weekly Gains

Gold Consecutives Weekly Gains A perfect storm of factors—including inflation worries, robust central bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainties, and favorable monetary policies—has propelled gold prices upward for eight consecutive weeks. Image: The Daily Shot

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day The S&P 500 took a nosedive of 1.66% this week, leaving bears popping champagne while bulls search for their lost party hats, wondering if the market will continue to slide…

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment

Fear & Greed Index – Investor Sentiment With a reading of 35, the Fear & Greed Index points to a sentiment of fear dominating the U.S. stock market, reflecting cautious investor behavior. Image: Cable News…

Fed Balance Sheet

Fed Balance Sheet Goldman Sachs predicts the Fed will slow its balance sheet reduction in June 2025 and end quantitative tightening by September, which could influence market liquidity and interest rates. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage Hedge fund leverage has been steadily increasing, potentially amplifying market movements and exacerbating sell-offs. In low-liquidity environments, highly leveraged hedge funds can significantly magnify market shocks. Image: Goldman Sachs…

S&P 500 Performance

S&P 500 Performance On Friday, the S&P 500 index fell 1.71%, erasing its earlier weekly gains. A combination of weak economic data and options expiration effects created a perfect storm for market volatility. Image: Bloomberg