Bloomberg Surveillance Stocks Drop & Bitcoin Slides in Weak December Start
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Dec 1, 2025 Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist at Principal Asset Management, discusses cautious optimism for 2026, urging diverse portfolios as consumer resilience continues. Henrietta Treyz, Co-founder of Veda Partners, analyzes President Trump's potential Fed pick and the pressing economic policies expected from Congress. Meanwhile, Brian Levitt, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco, highlights attractive opportunities in private credit and non-US markets, as well as how Fed expectations are influencing Bitcoin's volatility.
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Constructive Yet Cautious Market Backdrop
- Seema Shah expects 2026 to be constructive with consumers okay and support from fiscal and monetary policy.
- Investors will still wrestle with lingering AI fears that limit tech additions.
Diversify Beyond US Tech
- Seema Shah recommends diversifying beyond US tech into financials, consumer discretionary and Europe for balance.
- She also suggests targeted emerging markets exposure, especially Asian tech at cheaper valuations.
Policy Will Drive Investor Confidence
- Market upside for 2026 depends on policymakers remaining willing to step in when needed.
- Seema Shah says the US may not need many cuts, but confidence in the Fed matters to investors.