S&P 500 Based on the Chinese Zodiac Signs The Year of the Horse has begun. Playful as zodiac signs may be on market trends, the Year of the Horse usually trots rather than gallops, with U.S. stocks rising an average 6.3% since 1950. Image: Carson Investment Research
YoY Growth in S&P 500 Cash Use Buyback fatigue among hyperscalers points to a strategic pivot: cash is moving to long-term AI projects over short-term shareholder returns, increasing stock volatility as buyback support fades. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bitcoin vs. S&P 500 Software Total Return Bitcoin has been trading hand in hand with U.S. software names. Its current drawdown may stick around for a while if the pressure on tech doesn’t ease. But when the mood shifts, don’t be surprised if Bitcoin snaps back fast. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond
U.S. Inflation – Cleveland Median CPI vs. M2 Savings Deposits When fiscal policy drives money creation, inflation risk jumps. Spending and liquidity rise together, and before long, too much money chases too few goods. Recent U.S. money trends point toward price pressures ahead. Image: Bloomberg
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) and Purchasing Power Parity Valuation The U.S. dollar remains richly valued on key metrics, leaving it exposed to further downside despite recent softness. Image: TS Lombard
Tax Refunds and U.S. Equity Fund Flows U.S. equity fund inflows tend to pick up sharply during tax refund season. History suggests the next few weeks could see another wave of cash hitting the market. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
Hyperscaler Capex Hyperscaler capex is on track to jump to about $660 billion this year and $792 billion in 2027, though the buildout won’t be all smooth sailing. Periods of overcapacity could slow the pace as demand and returns find their balance. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
LME Copper Copper surged on shrinking supply and a weaker dollar, with investors wagering that demand from factories, clean energy, and AI will stay strong despite limited mine output. Image: Bloomberg
CAPE Valuations and 10 Year Annualized Real Return With the CAPE10 ratio hovering near rarely seen highs, the market is sending a warning signal. Past cycles point to negative real returns ahead. In other words, valuations this stretched rarely end well historically. Image: Real Investment Advice
S&P 500 Index Daily Returns For nearly a century, no day has given the S&P 500 more trouble than Monday, the market’s perennial weak spot. Even the markets get the Monday blues! Image: Carson Investment Research
World Technology Earnings Driven by innovation and a digital‑first economy, tech earnings continue to outpace global peers, with momentum still running strong. Digital transformation remains a powerful growth engine. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research