June 2024 | In developed markets, we move to neutral from positive on Japan and we see scope for rebalancing in favor of the UK, European small caps and the US. While the US is displaying strong earnings, we believe Europe should benefit from the moderately resilient economic environment and rate cuts. In government bonds, we are positive on the US and core Europe, along with Italy. In credit, valuations in Euro investment grade appear attractive. We also look for selective opportunities across emerging markets and see oil as providing protection from geopolitical risks.
01 | We upgrade this year's economic growth expectations for the Eurozone and the UK due to domestic demand and slowing inflation.
02 |We believe the US should remain resilient in the first half, but slowing wage growth and consumer delinquencies may weigh on the economy later.
03 | The disinflationary process in Europe and the UK will allow central banks to reduce rates, possibly ahead of the Fed.
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