Nasdaq 100 – Consecutive Trading Sessions Above 200-Day Moving Average The Nasdaq 100 has been trading above its 200-day moving average for 467 consecutive sessions, indicating a strong bullish trend that reflects sustained investor confidence and momentum in technology stocks. Image: Bloomberg
Fed Funds Futures Markets are still pricing in Fed rate cuts for 2025, but expectations have been scaled back due to persistent inflation concerns. Image: Deutsche Bank
Stock Returns During Year One of a President’s Term Since Ronald Reagan’s second term, U.S. stocks have demonstrated robust performance in the year following presidential elections, with positive returns in 9 out of the past 10 post-election years. Image: Carson Investment Research
Market Sentiment Indicator Morgan Stanley’s market sentiment indicator has recently turned positive, signaling a shift towards a risk-on appetite after maintaining a neutral stance. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Cumulative Global Sector Fund Flows The financial sector continues to attract inflows, suggesting continued investor confidence. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
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Stocks – GRANOLAS vs. Magnificence Seven Driven by remarkable growth in the technology and AI sectors, the performance gap between the Magnificent Seven and the GRANOLAS has widened significantly since the start of 2024. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Combined AAII & II Sentiment Contrarian investors might view the current bearish sentiment from the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and Investors Intelligence (II) surveys as a potential bullish signal. Image: Topdown Charts
Two-Month Correlation Between Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Index and S&P 500 Index The current positive correlation between stocks and bonds emphasizes the need for investors to diversify beyond traditional assets and adopt more sophisticated risk management strategies. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Earnings Sentiment (Analyst Upgrades Minus Downgrades Across Markets) Despite optimism in certain sectors, earnings sentiment in the S&P 500 is on a downward trajectory. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
S&P 500 Based on the Chinese Zodiac Signs While it is not advisable to invest solely based on zodiac signs, the year of the Snake has historically been one of the worst for U.S. stocks. Since 1950, Snake years have seen an average increase in stock value of only 0.8%. Image: Carson Investment Research