UBS breaks down what a Biden or Trump presidency means for policy, equities, and the macroeconomy. Regardless of the winner, investors should prepare for rate cuts and Big Tech regulation.
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Cross-border M&A activity in 2023 was impacted by heightened geopolitical conflicts, high inflation and interest rates, and increased regulatory pressures as the global economy remained clouded by looming recession fears. Read more in our Cooley LLP M&A blog post.
Cooley’s 2023 Cross-Border M&A Year in Review: Navigating Choppy Waters Into a More Buoyant 2024
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Investors might eventually focus in a more sustained way on the issuance implications of the US government’s massive fiscal deficits, argues Sonal Desai, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO. Find out what this means for investors. https://lnkd.in/gKB2gqCV.
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Investors should exercise caution in today's perilous market, Bill Gross has warned. A century ago, a company's stock price was largely determined by hard numbers such as its book value or cash flows, the billionaire cofounder of Pimco wrote in an investment outlook titled "Fundamentally Speaking" that was published on Friday. Today, other factors such as Federal Reserve policies, levels of bank leverage, and momentum play an increased role as valuation drivers, he said. Asset prices could ultimately suffer a result, as negative forces such as spiraling public and private debts and soaring healthcare costs weigh on government budgets and sap market support. Still, investors "need to at least get on the dance floor instead of being a disgruntled wallflower," or they risk missing out on gains before the next market calamity, Gross said. The veteran investor known as the "Bond King" was nodding to a famous line uttered by Citigroup CEO Chuck Prince shortly before the mid-2000s housing bubble burst and a global financial crisis took hold. "As long as the music is playing, you've got to get up and dance," the bank chief said at the time, underscoring that Wall Street was resigned to taking huge risks while fully aware they could end badly. Gross countered that "investors should be willing to sit out some dances – even some AI dances that may or may not blossom." Still, they shouldn't take cover entirely: "I'm not advocating hiding away in a bomb shelter," he wrote. "But be careful," Gross continued. "These are dangerous times – financially, geopolitically, and climatologically. These three are the market's new fundamentals." The S&P 500 surged by 24% last year, and the benchmark stock index has advanced another 0.6% this year to trade near an all-time high. Yet several experts have warned the market is headed for disaster, as several recession indicators are flashing red, overseas conflicts threaten to disrupt growth, and stubbornly high inflation could forestall interest-rate cuts. Against that backdrop, Gross advised investors to take part in the market but stay away from the riskiest assets. "I'm being careful," he said. "You should too, no matter how great Nvidia looks." Link: https://lnkd.in/eKbjwd77 My take: Earlier this week it was Gundlach warning investors that the S&P 500 is a bad trade, now Gross joins the chorus. What’s up with these bond guys, don’t they get that this time is different? 😂😂😂 In all seriousness, this just means the bubble will likely stretch a bit longer. Microsoft overtook Apple as world’s largest company, Nvidia ripping higher, same with Meta, but Tesla looks shaky here. Whatever, Gross and Gundlach should stop warning investors and get on the bandwagon and trade biotech stocks like Elevation Oncology (ELEV) and Y-mAbs Therapeutics (YMAB), both up huge this week. Wooohooo!! 🎉🙄
'Bond King' Bill Gross warns investors to be cautious as markets are looking dangerous
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🌴 💎 Check out our blog below for insights on the anticipated impacts of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts in 2024. The cuts, projected three times throughout the year, will create a nuanced landscape for lower and middle-market entities, including family offices and private equity firms. With interest rates potentially dropping to around 4.6% by year-end, investment strategies are likely to undergo significant changes. For family offices, the rate cuts suggest a more favorable borrowing environment, opening up potential opportunities in fixed-income markets. Private equity firms, on the other hand, may find leveraged buyouts more attractive due to lower borrowing costs. However, caution is necessary, as any adjustments to interest rates are reflective of broader economic conditions. The Federal Reserve's actions aim to balance economic growth with inflation, necessitating careful due diligence and strategic allocation across asset classes. Read our blog for a deeper understanding of the market impacts, lower middle market trends, and M&A lending expectations. #Finance2024 #MonetaryPolicy #CurrencyTrends #EconomicOutlook #USDollarForecast #EuroValuation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MarketAnalysis #FinancialForecast
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Q: What's the single most important mistake investors make during an election year? A: Before answering that question, it's critical to keep one thought in mind: According to Capital Group/American Funds, "Over the long term, going as far back as the 1930s, U.S. stocks have nearly always been higher at the end of a president's term in office than they were at the beginning, regardless of party affiliation. Stocks have moved higher no matter which party won the White House." In other words, don't let politics sway your investment choices. With that being said, sitting on the sidelines and taking a "wait and see" position is rarely a winning investment strategy during an election. The mistake of moving to cash could prevent you from reaping any growth potential. People who stayed invested had better long-term results than those who opted for cash. Yes, there will be a lot of uncertainty during 2024 and the markets hate uncertainly, but we recommend riding it out and staying the course. Stay true to your long-term financial objectives and don't let a short-term event derail your strategy. Remember, it's time in the market, not timing the market. Source: Capital Group/American Funds
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The next big bang in the financial sector _? Private Equity ? Very interesting read by John Coates .... Problem of Twelve: When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything “Currently, just the top four index fund families own more than 25 percent of nearly all large U.S. companies listed on a stock exchange.” This is what refers to as a problem of 12. It is a problem when 12 or so individuals have so much influence over an entire economy, in this case the <us economy, and the inference is the global economy. When you add on top of this, the light regulations that pertain to this sector, you have the makings of the next BIG BANG in the financial sector in the USA, and of course Australia follows suit ... and the shock waves will go around the globe. Governance? We have been here before, but somehow we dont learn ... https://lnkd.in/dCprsiQq
The Problem of Twelve: When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything
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Is there a “Trump trade” at all? 🤔 With the US election buzz heating up, financial markets are on edge, trying to decipher what a second Trump presidency could mean if he wins. Katie Martin has written an interesting piece in the Financial Times around this topic. Here's the scoop: Investors are somewhat aligned in thinking Trump 2.0 could pump up inflation. 🌡️ Why? Think big tariff hikes, tax cuts for the wealthy, deregulation, and a tough stance on immigration. Sounds like a recipe for higher stock prices, but also higher inflation, which isn't great news for bond prices. ⚠️ But here's where it gets tangled: Despite these inflationary moves, bond markets showed a surprising twist post-assassination attempt on Trump—demand for long-term bonds went up, not down. And then there's the global angle. According to Katie Martin, Trump's America-first stance, especially with JD Vance as VP, could mean less support for international allies like Ukraine and a tougher line on China, making U.S. government bonds the go-to in times of geopolitical stress. 🛡️ So there you have it. Investors are stuck in a problem, trying to piece together a straightforward narrative from these mixed signals, at least regarding bond markets. Where do you see markets going post the November elections? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Link to FT article: https://lnkd.in/dTs4d5jh PS. If you made it this far, ♻️ share with your network and 🔔 subscribe to my profile.
Investors grapple with the Trump trade
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Professional investors are gearing up for the upcoming presidential election, strategizing to navigate potential market volatility. The election outcome is anticipated to have a significant impact on financial markets, prompting investors to diversify their portfolios and hedge against potential risks. Diversification across asset classes, sectors, and geographies is a key strategy employed by investors to […]
Smart Strategies for Election Impact on Markets | US Newsper
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Professional investors are gearing up for the upcoming presidential election, strategizing to navigate potential market volatility. The election outcome is anticipated to have a significant impact on financial markets, prompting investors to diversify their portfolios and hedge against potential risks. Diversification across asset classes, sectors, and geographies is a key strategy employed by investors to […]
Smart Strategies for Election Impact on Markets | US Newsper
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Delighted to share Clear Harbor's Market Outlook for 2024: Friend of Clear Harbor, 2023 may one day be seen as having quietly marked the end of an investing era—and with some relief. Already, few market participants yearn for the financial meltdowns, monetary blowouts, unchecked (and unfunded) fiscal stimulus, and far-reaching pandemic fallout that defined the past fifteen years. It is good to see positive interest rates and discussion of organic economic forces return to the fore, and evidence of renewed investor discipline now that money once again carries a cost. Nevertheless, history has neither stopped, nor restored some mythic, pre-2008 simplicity. Sovereign debt levels stand at staggering records, and political, demographic and technological change guarantee that past performance will not guide us to the future. Perhaps most of all, the mechanics of responsible asset allocation are, if anything, even more important now that equities must compete with bonds for investor attention. Indeed, recent data suggests a range of plausible scenarios to consider for both asset classes as we look toward 2024.
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