ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are gearing up for a bear hunt in 2025, armed with bullish forecasts that suggest the S&P 500 could well surpass 6,500. Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bulls are gearing up for a bear hunt in 2025, armed with bullish forecasts that suggest the S&P 500 could well surpass 6,500. Have a Great Day, Everyone! 😎
U.S. Effective Tariff Rate The economic effects of tariffs in the U.S. are significant, with each 1% increase in the effective tariff rate leading to a 0.1% rise in prices and a 0.05% decrease in…
Spot Gold In 2025, gold may shine brightly, potentially reaching or exceeding US$3,000 per ounce, fueled by central bank purchases, anticipated Fed rate cuts, and persistent geopolitical tensions. Image: Bloomberg
Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index and USD Asset Manager Net Combined Asset managers are showing increasing optimism regarding the U.S. dollar, indicating a notable shift in market sentiment. Image: Bloomberg
S&P 500 and NAAIM Index Above 97 If market timing were an Olympic sport, many active managers would consistently win gold in the “Buying at Peaks” competition! Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Returns Final Six Months When Up >10% at Midpoint of Year Bulls are smiling again, as December has been the cheerleader of the U.S. stock market since WWII—always positive in election years when…
Probability of U.S. Recession In the Next 1 Year Goldman Sachs predicts a 15% chance of a U.S. recession in the next one year—much like the chances of sticking to a New Year’s resolution! Image:…
S&P 500 Performance The fourth quarter is like the stock market’s version of a holiday party—everyone’s in a good mood, fueled by seasonal spending and the hope of a year-end bonus! Image: Bloomberg
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high, bears are looking for a pardon! It’s already Wednesday, Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎
S&P 500 Asset Managers Net Futures Positions Asset managers are buying U.S. stock futures with such fervor, you’d think they were at an all-you-can-eat buffet—just piling on the plates! But beware, this feast of optimism…
Inflation – U.S. Core PCE Deflator The recent stalling of disinflationary progress in U.S. core PCE deflator could complicate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Image: Deutsche Bank