Mike Wilson's 2025 Outlook

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Jan 24, 2025

Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley, returns to share his insights on market trends. He discusses the surprising resilience of the market and the vital role of earnings forecasts and liquidity in shaping investment strategies. The conversation dives into the rise of passive investing, the impact of international monetary policies, and how various sectors may respond to economic changes. Wilson also touches on the potential of AI and the implications of currency fluctuations for multinationals as we look toward the economic landscape ahead.

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INSIGHT

Liquidity Drove 2023 Rally

Excess liquidity drove the 2023 market rally, not economic recovery or earnings surprises.
High-quality stocks and assets like gold and crypto benefited most from this liquidity.

INSIGHT

Passive Investing's Impact

Passive investing inflows, especially from international sources, significantly impacted the market.
Dollar weakening and changes in international monetary policy, like the Bank of Japan's rate decisions, could shift these flows.

ADVICE

Earnings and Currency

Focus on earnings revisions to identify promising sectors and stocks.
Consider currency impacts on multinational companies, favoring domestically focused ones.

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Dan Nathan and Guy Adami welcome back Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Head of U.S. Equity Strategy at Morgan Stanley. Mike reflects on his previous bullish pivot due to improved liquidity and the unexpected resilience of the market. They discuss the importance of earnings forecasts, the impact of liquidity on high-quality stocks, and potential shifts in international flows. The conversation turns to the passive investing trend, potential economic factors affecting interest rates, and the influence of international monetary policies, such as the BOJ's rate decisions. Key topics include the role of earnings revisions, currency impacts on multinationals, and how various sectors might react to the evolving economic landscape. The podcast delves into market valuations, the potential of AI, CapEx cycles, and the broader implications of liquidity. They conclude by discussing investor sentiment, the resilience of high-quality stocks, and the broader economic outlook heading into the first half of the year.

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