The US landing may be soft, in terms of economic growth and inflation reducing, but there are still hard issues. There are geopolitical considerations given new administrations from recent elections, strained international relations with China, and ahead of the US race.
Market breadth has shrunk again, leaving a huge reliance on a few tech-related names. We see potential for uncertainty and volatility demanding diversification – all good reasons to mix it up a bit!
In our latest Sector & Equity Compass, we focus on sectors and regional equity options that appear best suited to such a confusing backdrop. We also showcase ETF flows and insights into State Street’s institutional investor behaviour during the last quarter.