Di Yi Cai Jing·2026-01-19 09:13Core Viewpoint - The geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding U.S. policies are prompting a shift in global investment strategies, with a notable trend towards non-U.S. assets as investors seek diversification and better returns outside the U.S. market [1][6][7]. Group 1: U.S.-Europe Trade Relations - Goldman Sachs warns that the EU may call for the activation of the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) in response to U.S. trade threats, particularly regarding President Trump's proposed tariffs on European nations opposing the Greenland acquisition [1][4]. - Deutsche Bank highlights the risk of Europe selling off its $8 trillion in U.S. assets, emphasizing the strategic leverage Europe holds as the largest creditor to the U.S. [1][3]. - The potential activation of ACI could lead to a range of non-tariff retaliatory measures from the EU, indicating a shift from traditional trade disputes to capital and regulatory confrontations [5][4]. Group 2: Investment Trends - There is a growing emphasis on non-U.S. investments due to high valuations in the U.S. market and a saturated allocation of U.S. stocks in many portfolios, leading investors to seek opportunities in other regions [6][7]. - Emerging markets, particularly in Asia (Malaysia and India), Latin America (Mexico and Brazil), and Africa (South Africa and Egypt), are gaining attention as they present high-yield opportunities despite facing risks from U.S. trade policies [8]. - The trend of reallocating investments away from the U.S. is expected to accelerate, as investors recognize the potential for better returns in non-U.S. markets, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of capital flow [7][6].