Stocks have climbed in all but two months since their October low.
These trading desks think a CPI of around 5% could spark an equity rally.
Rattled stock markets may have to live without a key source of buying power.
Expectations and valuations may just be too high as the S&P 500 has gained 6% in 30 calendar days.
Only one in three actively managed mutual funds was ahead of equity benchmarks during the first quarter.
Easing of credit-market stress has helped push the S&P 500 up four of the last five days.
For a third straight month, the average S&P 500 year-end target stayed at 4,050, a streak of inaction not seen since 2005.
Trend lines on charts and volatility targets are forcing quants into a concerted buying spree.
A new breed of stock options allows investors to buy and sell with contracts that have a shelf life of less than 24 hours.
Passive strategies have been gaining market share for years thanks to characteristics like lower management fees.
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