1000 Point Advances for the Dow Jones Industrial Average Yesterday marked the Dow’s 16th-ever 1,000-point surge, and President Trump can claim 14 of them. The magnitude of the move speaks for itself. Image: Carson Investment…
Valuations – 12-Month Forward P/E Ranges (MSCI Regions) Despite the pullback, U.S. and global equity valuations remain elevated, with earnings momentum carrying the load. As long as companies keep delivering, those rich multiples may continue…
S&P 500 Quarterly YoY EPS Growth Relative to Consensus Expectations Consensus expects S&P 500 earnings to rise 12% year on year in 1Q 2026, led by strong tech‑sector profits. Once again, it’s the tech names…
U.S. ETF and Mutual Fund Flows Over the past 12 months, many U.S. investors have piled into bonds and money market funds over riskier equities, amid geopolitical tensions and stubbornly high interest rates. Image: Goldman…
Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index The U.S. dollar’s sharp March rally fits the familiar script: investors rush back to the greenback when global risk sentiment turns sour, seeking its safety and deep liquidity. Image: Bloomberg
MSCI AC World EPS Analysts keep lifting MSCI AC World EPS forecasts for 2026, fueled by faith in tech and AI. But the Middle East conflict could quickly change the outlook. Image: Goldman Sachs Global…
New York Fed GDP Nowcast The New York Fed nudged its Q2 2026 U.S. GDP Nowcast up to 2.82% from 2.68% a week ago, reinforcing the steady‑growth narrative. For markets, that’s comfort food. Image: Federal…
Median 2-Week S&P 500 Returns U.S. equities often get a lift in the first and second half of April, but this year’s Middle East conflict has clouded the picture. Seasonality may take a back seat…
Positioning Across Sector Groups Investors are light on every sector but Energy and Utilities, where sentiment has run strong. No surprise there, Energy has been the only real bright spot lately. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…
S&P 500 Index and Technical Score At 39.13, the S&P 500 is mildly oversold. After sentiment hit the floor in March, the rebound could stretch further if confidence starts to rebuild. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Quarterly Returns Based on the Four-Year Presidential Cycle Midterm election years have a rough reputation. Q2 is usually the weakest quarter in the presidential cycle for U.S. stocks. With Q1 set to close…