Equities
BCA’s EM strategists remain downbeat on EM equities despite a bearish US dollar view, citing profit headwinds and limited valuation support. The ongoing EM earnings recovery has been narrowly concentrated in TMT sectors across China, Taiwan, and Korea,…
Our US Equity strategists remain cautious on small caps, as tariff exposure and slowing growth continue to weigh on this equity style. With the S&P 500 nearing its recent peak, some investors are rotating into riskier segments like small caps, but the…
Our Geopolitical strategists expect US involvement in Israel’s military campaign against Iran, raising near-term risks to oil supply and market stability. Iran is likely to retaliate by targeting regional oil production and transport infrastructure,…
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The Swiss Illusion: Strong Fundamentals, Weak Momentum
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US Retail Worries
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ZEW expectations jumped in May, but underlying macro fragility supports a cautious stance on eurozone assets. The ZEW expectations index for the euro area rose to 35.3 from 11.6, with Germany also beating expectations. The current situation component improved…
The EM EPS recovery has been narrow, solely driven by TMT stocks in China, Korea, and Taiwan. EM corporate profits are set to contract in the next six to nine months. Unlike in the past, US dollar weakness will be deflationary, not reflationary, for EM share prices.
Switzerland looks pristine, but the near-term risks are mounting. Deflation pressures, overvalued assets, and a highly exposed export sector leave the economy vulnerable to a slowdown. This report explores why the SNB will ease more than markets expect, and how to position across CHF, equities, and bonds.
This week our three screeners explore equity trades in Robotics, European Quality and Technical, and Hong Kong.
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How Tight Is The Labor Market?
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