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CIO Perspectives: Beyond US valuation Premiums, Look For Global Growth

While valuations for the US largest growth leaders have skyrocketed this year, we think there are still potential opportunities to invest in both non-US and US companies that may grow earnings quickly. This week, we examine the reasons for the US valuation premium and focus in on Japan as a global opportunity.

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CIO Perspectives: An Update from the Fed Meeting and US IPO Season

The US Federal Reserve met last week and chose not to raise interest rates. What does this mean for markets? And what does the Fed have to do with IPOs? Listen as we break down the issues and what we need to watch for.

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CIO Perspectives: Is the US Recession Today Similar to the 1970s?

Welcome to this week’s CIO Perspectives. This week, we discuss the US inflation environment and looks at whether it was similar to the era of oil shocks and rate hikes of the 1970s.

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FX Perspectives: What is Behind the Greenback's Gains?

The USD has recently appreciated. Listen as our Head of Global FX Strategy explains why it has run up, and our rationale for why it may be short-lived.

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CIO Perspectives: Are banks sufficiently healthy to support a soft landing?

With employment, economic growth and inflation moderating, the Fed may have had its last hike in July and we could see a soft landing for the economy. Given this backdrop and the fact that US financials have underperformed this year, investors might ask, are banks sufficiently healthy to support a soft landing? This week, we look at a few reasons for why banks might be oversold in this environment.

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Wealth Insights | Weekly Market Analysis | US | Equities | Economy

Weekly Market Analysis - Momentum Slows in the US but it Brings Potential New Opportunities

By Citi Wealth Insights |
The Fed is not the only reason for equity market jitters. Oil prices have risen by 10% in September alone. The “easy disinflation” which drove the CPI from a 9% year/year pace to 3% at mid-year is being challenged by OPEC.
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FX | Europe | US

Attention this week turns to US jobs data, the looming US government shutdown and the auto workers strike

By Citi Wealth Insights |
USD: The Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation (core PCE inflation) registers 0.145%MoM in August, the third consecutive softer monthly reading and bringing the yearly gain to 3.9% which represents the lowest annual rise since May 2021. Core PCE services ex-housing is also up just 0.14%MoM after surging 0.47%MoM in July.
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CIO Perspectives | Economy | Asset Allocation | Equities | US | Japan

CIO Perspectives: Beyond US valuation Premiums, Look For Global Growth

By Citi Wealth Insights |
While valuations for the US largest growth leaders have skyrocketed this year, we think there are still potential opportunities to invest in both non-US and US companies that may grow earnings quickly. This week, we examine the reasons for the US valuation premium and focus in on Japan as a global opportunity.
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Weekly FX Focus - AUDCAD: Is AUD Too Far Out Of Step With CAD?

By Citi Global Wealth Investments |
Australia and Canada share similarities in that both are highly developed commodity producers with similar levels of GDP per capita and domestic issues. Yet one appears weaker than the other. This week, we turn our attention to a pairing that is approaching their lows and find out why despite similar demographics, Australia’s external metrics are structurally weaker than Canada.
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Wealth Insights | Weekly Market Analysis | US | Equities | Economy

Weekly Market Analysis - The Value of Seeking Growth in Global Markets

By Citi Wealth Insights |
The strong performance of US equities over the past 15 years has changed investor dynamics. With the US sitting at a record high 63% of the world’s traded market cap, it is useful to consider whether “cheaper” markets elsewhere present possible opportunities.
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Annual & Mid-year Outlook | Economy | Asset Allocation | Equities | Fixed Income

Q4 2023: Seeking Value and growth Globally | At a glance

By Citi Global Wealth Investments |
After making initial gains following a reopening, China's economy contracted in the second quarter of 2023. Compared to China, the US economy has been the mirror of resilience. Japan, the world’s third largest economy as measured by GDP, has also surprised to the upside in 2023. Given the economic backdrop, we present our themes for this quarter as we end of 2023 and look forward into 2024.
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