Macroeconomics

Weekly Market Monitor

March 27, 2026 | 3 minute read
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Macroeconomics

Weekly Market Monitor

March 27, 2026 | 3 minute read
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Macroeconomics

Weekly Market Monitor

March 27, 2026 | 3 minute read
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Stay connected with our Weekly Market Monitor, featuring a thematic chart, key market developments, and valuable investment insights across asset classes each week.

Chart of the Week: Beneath The Surface

Despite pressure from higher oil prices, our current base case remains constructive on US equities in 2026. Yet, history shows that even in strong market years, there can be significant dispersion beneath the surface. In 2025, for example, the index returned 18%, but 72% of S&P 500 stocks fell by at least 10% intra-year. As AI and geopolitical risks rise, this trend has continued in 2026, with 40% of stocks already experiencing intra-year drawdowns of 10%. We believe this environment will create significant opportunities for both tax-alpha and active stock selection.

Chart of the Week

Source: Bloomberg and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. As of March 25, 2026. Chart shows the proportion of S&P 500 stocks trading at a loss of -10% or more at any point throughout the calendar year, alongside calendar year total return for the S&P 500 index. The analysis considers stocks included in the S&P 500 as of the first trading day of each calendar year. Past performance does not predict future returns and does not guarantee future results, which may vary. 'We' refers to Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Goldman Sachs does not provide accounting, tax or legal advice. Please see additional disclosures at the end of this presentation. For Illustrative Purposes Only.  

Download the full document, which includes the chart of the week and insights on market developments. On pages 3 and 4, we further recap equity sector, size and style returns, global index returns, as well as rates and spread movements and a monthly snapshot of global equity valuations.

Weekly Market Monitor
The Market Monitor features a thematic chart and highlights key economic events and data releases driving the past week’s market moves.
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