U.S. and Global Economic Surprises Global economic surprises have surged to a two‑year high, with the U.S. gaining momentum, a mix that usually bodes well for stocks and credit in the near term. Image: Societe…

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. But…

Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Average Monthly Returns February’s returns may be flat, but the ride rarely is, making it one of the market’s more unpredictable stretches for U.S. stocks. Image: Carson Investment Research

CBOE Gold Volatility Index Gold has been getting jumpy lately, with volatility back to levels we haven’t seen since the COVID market chaos. The metal doesn’t panic easily, but when it does, there’s usually a…

Monthly Net Flow to U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bitcoin has dropped over 30% since its October 2025 peak, a slide deepening in a market still pressured by relentless ETF outflows. But for crypto veterans, this kind…

S&P 500 Returns – First Five Days >1% and a Positive January Combo History favors the bulls: when the S&P 500 rises more than 1% in the first five days and January closes in the…

S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Signs of complacency? Short positions in the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs remain thin, signaling little appetite for downside speculation and damping the…

S&P 500 and Liquidity Liquidity stays abundant. But since 2022, dip-buyers have stopped tracking liquidity and started trading on Fed whispers, reading signals more than balance sheets. Image: Real Investment Advice

S&P 500 Index Returns Based on If January Is Higher or Lower Bulls have reason to smile: a positive January often sets the tone for a bullish year. When the S&P 500 finishes the month…

Seasonality – Monthly Return Stats for the S&P 500 February has a history of flat returns but plenty of drama, earning its reputation as one of the market’s trickier months for investors. Image: Topdown Charts

U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) A steady U.S. dollar holding its range might be just what traders and markets need. But let it slip below 90 with conviction, and sentiment can turn quickly: what once looked…