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FactSet has reported a notable shift in corporate focus as all 11 sectors of the S&P 500 index recorded a quarter-over-quarter decline in the number of companies referencing 'tariffs' during their Q3 earnings calls.
This trend suggests a potential deescalation in concerns or reliance on tariffs as a significant economic issue during this earnings period. As the economic landscape continues to evolve, companies may be adjusting their strategies and communication priorities in response to changing external pressures.
These shifting narrative trends in corporate disclosures follow recent periods when valuation metrics were in sharper focus, as illustrated by FactSet's findings that the S&P 500 forward P/E ratio has surged to 22.9, surpassing historical averages. Additionally, earlier warnings highlighted the implications of the P/E ratio reaching 28.4, well above five- and ten-year trends, emphasizing ongoing concerns around market sustainability even as tariff discussions recede from earnings commentary.