Goldman Sachs(US:GS) 智通财经网·2025-07-25 02:24Group 1 - Investor confidence in the US stock market, particularly in the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks, is rapidly increasing, while bearish sentiment towards the dollar is nearing historical peaks [1][6] - A recent Goldman Sachs QuickPoll indicated that risk appetite has returned to levels seen during the "American exceptionalism" period in January 2025, with funds becoming more diversified and a continued reduction in dollar assets [1][6] - The disconnect between the dollar and US stocks is notable, with only three instances since January 2016 where bearish dollar sentiment coincided with bullish US stock sentiment, the last being in January 2024 [3] Group 2 - The dollar has depreciated significantly, with a year-to-date decline of 11% against the euro and 6.4% against the yen, driven by concerns over the US fiscal outlook [6] - The ratio of bearish to bullish sentiment towards the dollar has reached an extreme of over 7:1, the most pronounced in nearly a decade [6] - Three main factors are driving optimism in US stocks: the Federal Reserve's dovish stance leading to unexpected rate cuts, the ongoing rise of AI concepts with the "Magnificent Seven" being particularly favored, and a reduction in geopolitical risk perceptions [8] Group 3 - Despite the high level of consensus among investors, which could lead to market fragility, there is a significant bullish sentiment towards risk assets, the S&P 500, and gold, while expectations for oil and the dollar are below historical averages [8][9] - The extreme consensus could make the market vulnerable to rapid adjustments triggered by minor data changes, highlighting the need for low-cost hedging tools to mitigate risks associated with entrenched beliefs [8]