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Bloomberg Businessweek

Market Volatility Raises Risk-On or Risk-Off Question

Mar 10, 2025
Gina Martin Adams, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief Equity Strategist, discusses the unsettling trends in tech stocks and S&P 500 earnings. Gwenaelle Huet from Schneider Electric shares insights on the EU's economic future and the urgency of advancing energy policies. Michael Mackenzie, a Bloomberg News Rates Reporter, analyzes how bond markets react amidst political turbulence and recession fears. Max Wasserman, Senior Portfolio Manager at Miramar Capital, provides strategic investment insights during heightened market volatility.
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Quick takeaways

  • High profit expectations and weakening analyst revisions suggest a challenging fundamental backdrop for the stock market by 2025.
  • Geopolitical uncertainties and the transition to renewable energy are shaping investment strategies and growth prospects in Europe and the U.S.

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Market Volatility and Economic Growth Concerns

Concerns about market volatility and economic growth are rising among investment strategists, particularly due to external factors such as tariff discussions and inconsistent economic signals. Major banks like Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase have recently adjusted their forecasts, citing the impact of tariffs introduced during the previous administration as a catalyst for slowing economic growth. The discussion highlights the decline in significant technology stocks, such as the MAG7, which have lost substantial value since their peak, contributing to broader concerns about market stability. These developments suggest that the stock market is undergoing a significant re-evaluation of growth expectations in light of ongoing economic uncertainties.

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