Performance – S&P 500 vs. Stoxx Europe 600 European stocks are delivering robust gains relative to the U.S. this quarter, but sustaining this momentum through year-end remains uncertain given past trends. Image: Bloomberg

Magnificent 7 vs. S&P 493 Relative Return The Magnificent 7’s dominance in terms of innovation, profitability, and market positioning could sustain their outperformance longer than expected. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day As the S&P 500 tumbled into a 10% correction, bears are grinning, eager to deport bulls from Wall Street, but bulls remain optimistic, waiting for their visas to be extended!…

CTAs Allocation in Oil Commodity Trading Advisors have significantly reduced their exposure to oil in the current market climate. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Valuation – MSCI World 12-Month Forward PE The current global stock market valuation, with a 12-month forward P/E ratio of 17.2, is relatively high compared to its 20-year median. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Risk Parity Model Portfolio Weights In risk-parity strategies, the equity allocation currently sits below the median at the 36th percentile, reflecting concerns about market conditions and a preference for safer assets. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…

S&P 500 – Margin Debt Expansion vs. Contraction Margin debt has surged to concerning levels, entering a “danger zone”. A powerful signal of impending market turbulence is a downturn in this indicator, which has recently…

Foreign Investor Ownership Share of U.S. Equity Market Foreign investor holdings of U.S. stocks have reached an unprecedented 18%, setting a new record. However, upcoming trade policy shifts and global economic uncertainties could impact future…

CTAs Exposure to Equities With CTA equity allocation at the 38th percentile, below the median level, this could be seen as a potentially bullish signal for equities. It suggests room for increased buying if sentiment…

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Equities by Region European investors, major holders of U.S. stocks, could impact valuations if trade tensions rise, potentially shifting focus to European markets benefiting from fiscal stimulus and increased defense spending.…

S&P 500 Annualized Return per Day The S&P 500 has been up the past four Fridays, a trend that is particularly encouraging as it indicates sustained investor optimism and confidence in maintaining positions over the…