S&P 500 Index and Technical Score With a reading of 86.43, the U.S. stock market remains in overbought territory, typically indicating excessive buying pressure. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Returns After Long Streaks of More Decliners than Advancers Bulls have reason for optimism: since 1990, after long streaks of more decliners than advancers, the S&P 500 has been positive 87.5% of the…

Different Market Sentiment Indicators Market sentiment indicators are showing a risk-on stance among investors, reflecting investors’ growing appetite for riskier assets in the current economic climate. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Global Market Capitalization of All Equities With the United States holding a dazzling 67% of the global equity market—setting a new record—it looks like the rest of the world is just here for the popcorn…

Indexed Return The Magnificent Seven have undeniably shaped the landscape of the S&P 500, contributing to its impressive performance this year while also introducing risks associated with market concentration. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

High-Yield Bond Returns 2024 has proven to be a terrific year for low-quality high yield investments, particularly within the CCC-rated cohort, which has seen returns exceeding 16%, as economic resilience exceeded expectations. Image: Morgan Stanley…

U.S. Rates – Treasury Yield Forecasts Deutsche Bank forecasts the 10-year UST yield at 4.65% by year-end 2025, driven by potential increased tariffs, fiscal easing and deregulation, which may lead to stronger economic growth and…

Survey – Biggest Risks to the Current Relative Market Stability Investor sentiment for 2025 highlights four main concerns: a potential global trade war, a decline in U.S. tech stocks, persistent inflation leading to hawkish central…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day With the S&P 500 hitting record highs, it’s time for a mass bear deportation—after all, they clearly missed the memo that this party is strictly bull-only! Have a Great Day…

Fed Funds Futures The market has scaled back its outlook for Fed rate cuts in 2025, with current projections showing three cuts, down from earlier forecasts. Image: Bloomberg

Investor Sentiment – U.S. Market Greed/Fear Index The Market Greed/Fear Index has soared to 84.45, signaling a high level of investor optimism and excitement, akin to the thrill of children discovering an ice cream truck…