ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day It’s inflation day, and bulls are happier than a kid in a candy store—except this time, the candy costs twice as much! Happy “Hump” Day, Everyone! 🐫🐪😎

Trade Policy Uncertainty The rise in trade policy uncertainty significantly undermines investment confidence, disrupts trade flows, and hampers overall economic growth, highlighting the need for stable trade policies to foster a healthier global economy. Image:…

Cross Asset Flows as a % of Assets Money market funds continue to attract significant investor interest. As long as interest rates stay elevated, these funds will likely appeal to those in search of safe…

Change in U.S. Dollar vs. Change in S&P 500 EPS While there are instances where the U.S. Dollar and S&P 500 EPS may move in tandem, the overall statistical relationship is weak. Image: Morgan Stanley…

Survey – U.S. Inflation and EU Inflation Inflation expectations are diverging sharply between the United States and Europe. While inflation in the U.S. shows signs of recovery, European expectations have notably declined, dipping below 2%…

S&P 500 Sectors Announced Buybacks (Last 3 Months) Over the last three months, announced stock buybacks in the U.S. market have been primarily driven by the Healthcare, Energy, and Financial sectors. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…

Valuation – S&P 500 Forward P/E Ratio vs. 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surpassing 4.5% is creating a headwind for equity valuations and potentially dampening investor sentiment. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth…

ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Ignoring climate risks in your portfolio is like wearing a parka in a sauna—you might feel cozy now, but you’re in for a sweaty surprise later! Have a Great Day,…

Earnings Growth While mega-cap tech companies are expected to retain their market dominance, their earnings per share growth may slow down, potentially narrowing the gap between their EPS growth and that of other S&P 500…

Currency Futures Positioning Despite already high U.S. dollar positioning, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its forecast for the U.S. dollar, expecting it to rally by about 5% in the next 12 months. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset…

U.S. Breakeven Inflation Rate While U.S. inflation breakeven rates have been moving higher recently, inflation expectations remain relatively well-anchored, which is crucial for maintaining price stability and economic confidence. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research