Flows into U.S. Equity ETFs and Mutual Funds Looks like U.S. equities hit the jackpot as they have experienced significant inflows recently, totaling $186 billion over the past nine weeks, marking the largest inflows on…
Spread of Nasdaq-100 Earnings Yield Over 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Investing in the Nasdaq 100 presents both opportunities and risks, particularly in the current economic climate characterized by high bond yields and stock market exuberance.…
U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Spreads Tight credit spreads are like a rollercoaster ride: exhilarating until you realize you left your wallet at the top! Image: Topdown Charts
S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index – S&P 500 Cap Weighted Index While the S&P 500 has shown strong performance in 2024, the dominance of a few tech giants has raised questions about market concentration and…
ISABELNET Cartoon of the Day Bears in 2024 hate Fridays more than a cat hates a bath, as U.S. stocks have exhibited a pattern of strong performance on the last trading day of the week.…
Bond Volatility – MOVE Index The recent decline in U.S. rates volatility, as shown by the MOVE index, is like finding a calm sea after a storm—great news for both the bond market and the…
Forward EPS YoY % Change vs. S&P 500 Annual Rate of Change Market performance typically reflects annual changes in corporate earnings. Should the U.S. economy decelerate in 2025, earnings growth may decline, potentially resulting in…
Seasonality – S&P 500 Index Returns in December Bulls are buzzing with excitement again! While December is typically strong for U.S. stocks, the best may be yet to come, as the majority of gains usually…
Consolidated Equity Positioning At the 90th percentile, consolidated equity positioning is significantly overweight, nearing extreme levels. This could result in limited upside, heightened risk, and an increased probability of reversal. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
One Year S&P 500 Returns Post the Election Date Since 1960, the S&P 500 has shown a tendency for positive returns in the year following U.S. elections—proving that while politicians may change, the stock market…
Gold Net Long Managed Money on COMEX Gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset historically strengthens during periods of uncertainty, leading to increased investor positioning. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research