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Spot Gold Gold trades near a two-month low as investors digest Powell’s remarks and adjust their monetary policy outlook, with lower interest rates less likely to benefit the precious metal. Image: Bloomberg

Different Market Sentiment Indicators Most market sentiment indicators currently reflect a risk-on attitude among investors, suggesting an optimistic outlook for financial markets in the near term. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

CEO Business Confidence Expectations for Economy The current landscape suggests a cautious yet optimistic outlook among CEOs, which could lead to increased economic activity and investment as businesses prepare for potential growth. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Consensus Quarterly Earnings Actual and Consensus Estimates Despite a promising earnings outlook that could sustain market strength, investors would be wise to consider potential risks and already stretched market valuations. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Performance After Fed Cuts Within 2% of All-Time Highs Since 1980, the combination of an S&P 500 near all-time highs (within 2%) and Fed rate cuts has historically signaled a bullish 12-month outlook, with an average return of 13.9%. Image: Carson Investment Research

U.S. Share Buyback Authorization Announcements Record-breaking share buyback authorizations among U.S. companies indicate a robust corporate outlook, serving as a strategic tool to optimize capital structure and reward investors. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Hedge Fund Gross Leverage While the trend shows a reduction in equity exposure from hedge funds ahead of the U.S. election, the outlook post-election appears optimistic, with expectations of a market rebound as investor sentiment improves. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

S&P 500 Quarterly Operating Margin S&P 500 aggregate margins have reached a nine-quarter high, with further expansion expected in upcoming quarters, signaling a potentially positive profitability outlook. Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation

Gold Gold prices have surged significantly this year, with analysts maintaining a bullish outlook for the precious metal through the end of 2024. Some experts predict that gold could reach or exceed US$3,000 per ounce by mid-2025. Image: The Daily Shot

AAII U.S. Investor Sentiment Bull – Bear Spread The AAII US investor sentiment bull-bear spread indicates a shift towards a more cautious outlook, reflecting a decline in bullish sentiment and a rise in bearish sentiment among individual investors. Image: The Daily Shot

U.S. 10Y-2Y Yield Curve The recent un-inversion of the 2s10s Treasury yield curve may indicate a positive outlook for U.S. stocks, especially if economic stability and growth persist. Image: J.P. Morgan