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Net % OW Equities vs. Net % Expecting Stronger Economy Pessimism about global growth is easing, suggesting a higher net equity allocation. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

S&P 500 Earnings Per Share and Recessions Is pessimism justified when it comes to S&P 500 earnings? Image: LPL Research

Yield Curve – U.S. 10Y-2Y Treasury Yield Spread and U.S. 2-Year Treasury Yield Does the flattening of the yield curve signal skepticism about the prospects for economic growth? Image: Morgan Stanley Research

AAII Survey: Investor Asset Allocations – Equities The AAII allocation to equities is reaching extreme optimism. Image: Topdown Charts

Equity – FMS Global Equities Allocation Peak optimism? FMS global equities allocation remains at a high level. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey

Average Short Interest on Companies in the S&P 500 Sign of optimism or complacency?  Short interest on companies in the S&P 500 continues to decline. Image: Financial Times

Small Caps – Russell 2000 Distance from 200-Day Moving Average Is there is too much optimism built into small-caps? Image: Bespoke Investment Group

S&P 500 Growth Index and Percent of IPOs with Negative EPS Growing signs of speculation and optimism, as more unprofitable companies are going public. Image: Alpine Macro

Small-Cap Stocks – Russell 2000 and 200-Day Moving Average There is a lot of optimism built into small-caps. Image: Strategas Research Partners

Weekly Flows into U.S. Funds Buying Inflation-Protected Securities Investors demand for inflation-protected securities is on the rise as economic optimism surges. Image: Financial Times

Gold Price – Worst Month in Four Years Gold continues to fall out of favour on vaccine optimism. Image: Financial Times