Tech Sector Analysis - Tech earnings continue to print well into the double digits, reaching all-time highs, driven by fundamentals rather than just multiple expansion [1] - The value of tech in portfolios is significant, especially with tariff uncertainty, making US growth exposure valuable [2] - Overweighting tech in portfolios can be justified if earnings continue to print and multiples expand, particularly if a tariff-induced slowdown occurs [3] - Quality active management is crucial within the tech sector, specifically within the "Magnificent 7" portion [4] Tariff Impact and Economic Outlook - The market is still awaiting the bite of tariffs, with a wide range of potential outcomes [5][6] - Commentary on consumer behavior and business investment decisions is important in assessing the impact of tariffs [6] - Focus should be on how tariff rates on major partners (Canada, Mexico, China) affect the economy, while monitoring GDP resilience [8] - There are concerns about the lower cohort, with negative year-on-year card spend and light comps in certain sectors [7] Investment Strategy - A balanced approach in a multi-asset portfolio is currently most appropriate [10] - Mid-single-digit yields on core fixed income are competitive with mid-single-digit earnings yields on equities, given elevated multiples [11] - The strategy is to remain patient, vigilant, and opportunistic, waiting for the next bout of volatility [12] - US growth is expected to be the dominant driver of 10-year Treasury yields in the long term, with yields in the mid-4% range commensurate with US growth [14]

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talk all about this and very much more with me pand JP Morgan global market strategist mirror great to have you with us um very good morning to you snapshot I guess for me why don't we start there on the international pitches obviously US markets record highs bounce back very strongly but outperformed by a number of international markets has that changed the sort of perspective your clients have on on those markets or very much still focused on the US there is still a huge home bias towards US stocks but it ...

Singapore government bonds are trouncing developed-market peers, and the rally may have legs as ample liquidity and limited supply continue to weigh on yields https://t.co/XwInIVVmd5 ...

like Matt on because you're trying to figure out what exactly are we not thinking of in terms of the market action why are we higher why is V down all these things that you wouldn't have thought we play that game if I told you what had happened would you be able to tell me what the reaction the market% none of this today I would give maybe maybe yields maybe yields lower it was the only one I potentially could have gotten right based on but in terms of crude oil being down 6% absolutely not the S&P rallying ...

Recent volatility in the Treasury market doesn't mean bonds can't offer benefits to investors. On this episode of Market Sense, a Fidelity portfolio manager who specializes in fixed income explains why the current climate of higher yields and the potential for lower interest rates could deliver attractive returns. Plus, we dig into all the latest market headlines and trade news. Topics covered: • Bond opportunities • Bond ETFs • Active and passive bond funds 01:18: Middle East Conflict 02:50: Federal Reserv ...

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