Investors are rotating from cash back into U.S. equities, driven by strong earnings growth expectations, a valuation reset after the pullback, and a relative advantage over rest-of-world markets. She sees the fundamentals supporting a continued preference for U.S. stocks.
BlackRock has a preference for emerging markets over developed markets, citing supportive macro data and an opportunity to gain AI exposure outside the U.S. The U.S. energy exporter position provides a cushion, but EM is seen as the better relative play.
Semiconductor ETFs are on track for their largest monthly inflows in history as investors reach for AI exposure, encouraged by lower valuations and upward earnings revisions. The AI theme remains a top long-term growth driver.