Top of the Morning: CIO Strategy Snapshot - 180 or 360? (Election update)
Jul 22, 2024
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Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, discusses the market implications of President Biden not running in 2024 and why the recent rotation trade may reverse. Key topics include CIO's investment outlook, Trump trade impact, and current positioning recommendations from the UBS House View.
President Biden's withdrawal has little impact on CIO's election scenario outlook.
Rotation trade shift towards small caps driven by economic data surprises.
Deep dives
Impact of President Biden Dropping Out of Election on Investment Outlook
President Biden dropping out of the 2024 election cycle has minimal impact on the CIO's view of the election scenarios and investment outlook. The likelihood of Kamala Harris being the nominee suggests policy continuity similar to Biden's. Market movements remain subtle with no significant changes in predictions across different political scenarios.
Rotation Trade in Financial Markets in July
The rotation trade in financial markets in July signifies a shift from earlier winners to new outperformers, driven by favorable economic data suggesting possible rate cuts. Small caps and cyclically sensitive stocks are gaining traction amid strong economic conditions and recent data surprises, prompting a rotation in market positioning and performance.
Outlook on the Trump Trade and Market Predictions
The concept of the Trump trade centers on reflation resulting from fiscal policies. Market dynamics, influenced by economic data and the Fed outlook, suggest a moderate impact on the rotation trade rather than a clear Trump-related market trend. Market predictions indicate a more symmetric risk profile with upgraded price targets for the S&P 500, reflecting a slightly more optimistic stance on equities amidst favorable economic conditions.
Following Sunday’s development of President Biden withdrawing from the 2024 race for the White House, Jason speaks to the implications to the markets, and to CIO’s investment outlook. Jason also touches on the recent ‘rotation trade’ and explains why the trade is unlikely to persist and is actually likely to reverse. Plus, a look at the current positioning recommendations from CIO per the latest UBS House View. Featured is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office. Host: Daniel Cassidy
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