Two consecutive years of negative returns for the S&P 500 are very rare
Optimism makes comeback on Wall St. Ed Yardeni is putting soft landing odds at 60% based on strong data, resilient consumers & signs of tumbling price pressures. Consecutive down years are very rare for S&P 500, having taken place on just 4 occasions since 1928. Source: Bloomberg, HolgerZ
Central banks are buying record amounts of Gold
Source: The Economist
Options Greeks Linkage
The way the option greeks are linked is not always clear. But it is essential because it affects the value of your options. This table can help you setting up trades and risk manage. Source: MenthorQ, Alessio Urban
Are we just at the start of a new Value outperformance cycle?
MSCI Growth vs. Value. In dark blue periods of growth outperformance. Source: Gianluca at MenthorQ Pro
The S&P 500 4-year Presidential cycle
The 3rd year (pre-election) is historically the best one. The trend is more important than the level. Source: Thomas Callum, All-Star-Charts
The Nasdaq index and the US 30-year bond yield (inverted)
Every move on the Nasdaq is dictated by US Interest rates. Source: Jeff Weniger
China’s Cascade of Economic Support Measures Spurs Yuan Buying
Bloomberg
US Services Gauge Shrinks Unexpectedly in Worst Slide Since 2020
Source: Bloomberg
