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In this months’ Tactical Asset Allocation report we explore whether AI related stocks are forming a bubble, the crucial role long-term rates are playing and what this means for the stock market outlook and tactical asset allocation in general. We also discuss three alternative scenarios to our base case.
This report is published: Monthly
A bubble is brewing in equity and corporate bond markets. How far it inflates hinges on the battle between looser monetary policy and rising long-term interest rates.
Despite all the economic and political concerns, the trend for equities is upward and that for credit spreads is downward. What are the reasons for this and how long will the markets continue to climb the proverbial “wall of worry”?
Markets act as if tariffs, trade uncertainty, and fiscal worries are in the rear-view mirror, while the windshield shows fiscal easing, Fed rate cuts, and AI-driven profits. We disagree, expecting major obstacles to make the ride bumpy for investors, and position our tactical asset allocation accordingly.
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