Performance Based on Congress Makeup – Average S&P 500 Index Annual Return Since 1950, U.S. stocks have typically shone under a split Congress, posting an average annual gain of 15.1% as investors embrace the political…
Valuation – 12-Month Forward P/E Ranges (MSCI Regions) Growth is holding firm and earnings are healthy, setting the stage for more gains in 2026, but global valuations look stretched, offering little buffer if momentum falters.…
Insider Transactions Ratio Insiders are back on the buy side, driving the ratio into bullish territory and adding momentum to the U.S. market’s tailwind. Image: Barron’s
Markets – Average Daily Change: SPY, TLT, LQD, HYG, IBIT Is “Sell America” becoming the new market mantra? Europe could rattle investors if it strikes back with tariffs and its own trade bazooka. Image: Bloomberg
Bond Fund Flows (Last 4 Weeks) Bond funds keep drawing strong inflows as investors look for yield and stability in a world of moderating inflation and lingering uncertainty. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
GS U.S. Financial Conditions Index Lower rates and the end of quantitative tightening have opened the door to easier U.S. financial conditions, paving a smoother path for growth among households and businesses. Image: Goldman Sachs…
New York Fed GDP Nowcast The New York Fed nudged its Q1 2026 U.S. GDP Nowcast higher to 2.75% from 2.61% a week earlier, signaling an economy still growing at a measured, durable pace. Image:…
Risk Appetite Indicator for Different Asset Classes Investors’ appetite for equities has surged, showing signs of overheating and leaving little margin for error. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Price Target for 2026 Goldman Sachs still expects the S&P 500 to rise 12% this year, hitting 7,600 on the back of steady growth, resilient earnings, and a productivity boost from AI. Image:…
Annual Real S&P 500 Index and 3-Year Average Annual Return The S&P 500 sits about 18% above its three‑year average, a strong run by any measure, but past rallies this sharp rarely come without some turbulence…
January Barometer and S&P 500 Index Return Rest of Year When U.S. stocks end January in the green, momentum usually keeps rolling. Historically, a positive January has been followed by above-average returns 87% of the…