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'The bull trend is under way,' says BMO's Brian Belski
CNBC Televisionยท2025-06-17 17:03

Market Trends & Investment Strategies - Nvidia shares are up 50% from their April low, outperforming other Mag 7 stocks [1] - The market bull trend is considered underway, but short-term concerns exist due to falling company guidance [2] - Selective stock picking within the Mag 7 is advised, with overweight stances in Microsoft and Amazon maintained, and adding to Apple expected [3][4] - Professional investors showed pessimism, but the market is near a new high, suggesting a time to be less fearful [4][5] Macroeconomic Factors & Policy Impacts - Potential transformational changes in tax policy, such as expensing capital expenditure on software, could monetize the AI trade beyond the MAG 7 [6] - Expected tariff rates are decreasing, which could lead to more guidance from companies and increased optimism from professional investors [6][7] - Uncertainty remains regarding the full impact of Trump's tariffs and immigration policies on various industries [8][9] - Despite concerns, GDP growth is at 38%, averaging 25% for the first and second quarters [10] Currency & International Markets - The US dollar has lost 10% of its value since President Trump took office, which can be seen as beneficial for multinationals or as a sign of declining faith in American exceptionalism [12] - International investors, particularly in Europe, have been overweight in European stocks, but there's a growing reluctance to buy US stocks [17][19] - The dollar's weakness is beginning to slow down, with a trend towards solidification [16] - The consensus at the beginning of the year was that the dollar was overvalued, predating recent political events [21]