Bloomberg News correspondent and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management discuss US inflation and the economy. CEO at Zelcore Technologies talks about Bitcoin ETFs. Board Member of The Knot Worldwide shares thoughts on the wedding industry and women on corporate boards. The importance of diversity and inclusion in boardrooms is explored. Performance of the stock market in the first half of the year and potential of utilities in the energy market are analyzed.
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The Nasdaq's rapid rally in the first half of the year is part of a reversion to the mean, with a potential slowdown expected in sectors like consumer discretionary and large-cap tech.
Investors may rotate into fixed income, seeking higher yields and stability, as yields remain low and the Fed's stance signals no immediate rate hikes.
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Nasdaq's Rapid Rally
The Nasdaq's rapid rally in the first half of the year, driven by large-cap tech names and future promises such as AI, appears aggressive but is part of a reversion to the mean. The performance over the past two years is more normalized, considering the sharp downturn in 2020. The second half may see a slowdown in some sectors that have outperformed, like consumer discretionary and large-cap tech.
Rotation into Fixed Income
As yields remain low and the Fed's stance signals no immediate rate hikes, some investors may rotate into fixed income, seeking higher yields and stability. This has been a trend observed throughout last year and the first quarter of this year, with cash continuing to drive the stock market's outperformance.
Opportunities in Utilities
The energy sector has underperformed in 2021, but opportunities can be found in utilities, particularly gas utilities. These companies are not heavily dependent on the price of natural gas or oil, but rather on the constant demand for energy from consumers. As the push towards cleaner energy and electrification continues, the utility sector is expected to see growth and investment.
The Need for Infrastructure Investment
The electrification and clean energy transformation will require significant investment in utilities infrastructure. Estimates suggest that trillions of dollars will be needed to reach clean energy goals by 2050. This represents a long-term growth opportunity for utilities as they build out capacity and improve grids.
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