美银Hartnett：弱美元周期开启，“除美元外皆可买”时代来临

Core Viewpoint - The market paradigm is shifting from "Anything But Bonds" (ABB) to "Anything But The Dollar" (ABD), driven by the peak in U.S. nominal GDP growth, leading to a weaker dollar and a return of the bond bull market [1][3][12] Group 1: Market Trends - The anticipated end of the ABB trading logic will occur as nominal GDP growth in the U.S. is expected to peak in 2025, slowing from 6% to 4% due to weakening government spending and labor market [9][12] - Major asset performance has shown significant divergence this year, with gold leading at a 38% increase, while the dollar and oil have declined by 10% and 13% respectively, supporting the view of a weakening dollar [5][12] Group 2: Investment Strategies - The new investment theme for 2025 is ABD, suggesting a focus on non-dollar assets as the dollar weakens and fiscal expansion occurs in Europe and Asia [13] - Gold is highlighted as a strategic asset for hedging against risks of government instability and dollar depreciation, with expectations for further price increases [13] Group 3: AI Bubble and Credit Market - The capital expenditure for AI is rapidly increasing, with spending on data centers rising from 35% to 72% of cash flow, indicating a growing reliance on debt financing [14][16] - The credit spread in the tech sector is at its narrowest since 1997, suggesting a lack of concern among credit investors regarding the risks associated with the AI sector [16] Group 4: Policy, Profits, and Politics - The market perceives the Fed's rate cuts as preemptive, which has led to a narrowing of credit spreads and a rise in interest-sensitive stocks, but caution is advised if certain market indicators reverse [19] - Weak labor market conditions are being offset by a strong wealth effect, with significant increases in household equity wealth projected for 2024 and 2025 [20] - Rising populism poses social risks in the U.S., with high inflation and unemployment potentially leading to policies reminiscent of the early 1970s, which could further support gold and cryptocurrency prices [21]