Goldman Sachs reveals $64B in asset manager selling amid S&P rally
Summary
Goldman Sachs has reported that asset managers have quietly sold $64 billion in S&P futures amidst a rally driven by soft economic data. Robert Quinn from Goldman highlights this divergence between the index's performance and futures activity, indicating that despite an uptick in the S&P, non-dealer participants in the futures market are showing a distinct selling pattern. This trend suggests that the market could be influenced by shifts in bond yields, which are seen as a crucial factor that may ultimately stop the ongoing selling in futures, as highlighted in Commitment of Traders reports.
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$SPX
Analysis
S&P 500: The S&P 500 is a benchmark stock market index tracking the performance of 500 large-cap U.S. companies. In this news, it serves as the underlying asset for futures contracts where non-dealer flows show notable selling pressure despite the index trading near highs. Robert Quinn: Robert Quinn is a Managing Director in Goldman Sachs’ Global Banking & Markets division focused on FICC and Equities. In this news, he reviews Commitment of Traders data through late September to detail asset manager selling in S&P futures during a soft-data-driven market rally. Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is a major global investment bank that provides financial services including trading, research, and market analysis across equities and fixed income. In this news, the firm’s analysis via Robert Quinn examines recent Commitment of Traders data to highlight asset manager futures activity amid an S&P rally. Market Flows: Non-dealer participants continue to show distinct futures positioning separate from spot market price action. Data Insights: Commitment of Traders reports are used to track divergences between index levels and underlying futures activity. Yield Influence: Reversals in bond yields remain a key potential driver that could alter ongoing futures selling patterns.
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macropolitics