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09:31
Jun 03
Jun 03
Europe could rebound conditionally.
European equities have underperformed and could rebound if Middle East uncertainty fades, but the timing is uncertain.
MED
12:42
Jun 02
Jun 02
European equities cheap, poised for gains.
European equities are relatively cheap at 10 times earnings compared to the US at 21 times earnings, seeing investor inflows, and will benefit from AI productivity gains despite headwinds.
HIGH
11:25
Jun 01
Jun 01
Favor US and EM over Europe.
The US has the strongest earnings momentum globally, and emerging markets have broken out after a decade of underperformance, largely due to semiconductor stocks. In contrast, developed markets (particularly Europe) face headwinds from higher oil prices, weaker growth, and central banks focused on inflation, making them less attractive. Therefore, investors should favor US and emerging market equities over European equities.
MED
17:40
May 28
May 28
International equities starting new bull
A new secular bull market has started in international equities, specifically in Japan, Europe, and emerging markets excluding China. This is one of the greatest opportunities in history to diversify a US portfolio globally.
MED
11:42
May 28
May 28
European stocks due for catch-up.
European stocks are lightly positioned relative to U.S. stocks, earnings expectations are rising, offering scope for a recovery and catch-up trade.
MED
21:29
May 26
May 26
Long Europe on ceasefire trade
Europe is the big winner from the dual ceasefires – US-Iran deal and Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Germany is finally spending with low debt/GDP. European equities are outperforming the US and are exposed to a ceasefire trade. We are quite bullish Europe.
MED
11:08
May 26
May 26
European equities to rally on resolution.
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens as part of a resolution, European equities and cyclical assets that have been depressed during the conflict will rally strongly. The 'European trade' is completely on pause and undervalued relative to the potential catalyst.
MED
12:01
May 22
May 22
Prefer US equities over European equities.
US equities are preferred over European equities because the US has a buffer from AI-driven growth and tech investment that supports macroeconomic data, while Europe lacks such a buffer, facing a tougher stagflationary trade-off from supply shocks and rate hike expectations.
HIGH
09:43
May 22
May 22
STOXX 600 overpriced, expect 10% downside
The STOXX 600 is overpriced because the market is pricing in a 90% probability of a resolution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, ignoring the risks of prolonged closure and demand destruction. Radler expects downside to around 560, a 10% decline from current levels.
HIGH
07:18
May 22
May 22
European stocks will underperform long-term.
European stocks lack the AI companies that the world wants and lack resources due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, so they will underperform for a long time to come.
MED
11:41
May 21
May 21
European equities have 5% upside.
European equity index can still move 5% higher because EPS growth is rising (driven by energy and narrow sectors) and earnings season was strong, offsetting cyclical drags.
MED
17:44
May 15
May 15
Long US, short Europe on energy.
Go long US equities and short European equities as a relative-value pair trade. Europe is energy-dependent and struggling with the price shock from the Iran war, while the US benefits from energy self-sufficiency and strong AI-driven earnings. The trade exploits the divergence in energy exposure.
HIGH
13:50
May 14
May 14
Long European equities
The European equity market is still relatively attractive from a valuation perspective given defense spending, infrastructure spending in Germany, and the European economy beating expectations. It has been an underperformer and offers value.
MED
11:55
May 13
May 13
Avoid European equities due to headwinds.
European equities are unattractive relative to US and Asia because the region lacks significant AI exposure, is highly sensitive to a resolution of the Iran conflict, and faces structural headwinds. Investors should avoid or underweight Europe.
HIGH
07:48
May 05
May 05
Avoid Europe due to weak earnings.
European equities are the loser in this environment, with earnings growth of only 5%, flat energy sector performance, and overall disappointing results. He has shifted away from Europe and recommends underweighting the region.
MED
09:40
May 04
May 04
Overweight Europe for cyclical catch-up
European equities offer a cyclical catch-up opportunity with valuations closing relative to the US, but need lower oil prices for sustained performance. The portfolio is overweight Europe.
MED
11:26
Apr 29
Apr 29
Europe cannot thrive currently.
European equities are unattractive due to weaker PMI data, a more difficult central bank transmission channel, and the likelihood that the ECB will hike rates aggressively, creating a poor environment for growth.
MED
09:42
Apr 27
Apr 27
Avoid European equities, recession risk unhedged.
European equities are mispriced because they are not factoring in real recession risk from the sustained oil supply shock, while the S&P 500 is supported by US energy independence and tech earnings strength.
MED
08:07
Apr 25
Apr 25
Expresses a bullish view on European equities driven by the region's adoption of nuclear energy.
HIGH
14:29
Apr 22
Apr 22
Favor Emerging Markets over Europe now.
There is a clear relative value opportunity between Emerging Markets and Europe. Europe is highly unattractive due to its sensitivity to energy shocks as a net importer. In contrast, certain emerging markets are better positioned, making a strategy of leaning into EM and out of Europe compelling.
HIGH
12:59
Apr 22
Apr 22
U.S. outperforms Europe.
The U.S. economy is less impacted by the Iran war and energy price shocks compared to Europe and Asia, leading to relative outperformance of U.S. equities.
MED
10:36
Apr 22
Apr 22
Overweight US equities, avoid Europe and Asia.
Remains overweight equities as earnings are delivering, driven by tech and energy. Favors the US for its resilience, is cautious on Europe and Asia due to Middle East impacts, and has added UK and Canada for compartmentalization. Prefers European duration over US duration.
HIGH
12:27
Apr 21
Apr 21
U.S. equities outperform European equities.
The U.S. has a natural advantage over Europe in AI and overall economic strength, with factors like innovation, energy independence, talent, and deep capital markets making it a standout winner, as seen in GDP growth, market valuations, and liquidity.
HIGH
07:23
Apr 21
Apr 21
Bearish on UK yields from political risk.
UK political uncertainty and the Bank of England's reticence to hike rates could lead to lower yields, making UK government bonds an attractive investment.
MED
20:15
Apr 20
Apr 20
Europe is toast in either war outcome.
Europe is vulnerable in both scenarios of war escalation (higher oil prices hurt) and US withdrawal (Trump blames Europe and disengages, potentially granting waivers to Russia). The region faces significant economic and political headwinds.
MED
09:47
Apr 20
Apr 20
Underweight European cyclicals, short AI cyclicals.
We are positioned for risk premium to rise. We are underweight cyclical stocks in Europe, especially those that are very stretched, like semiconductors and mining (which are AI-related cyclical names). These are at multiyear highs relative to the market and are pricing in a significant global PMI rebound, which is highly unlikely. The AI investment boom is not on autopilot and is energy-intensive, so it could be hit if growth momentum weakens.
HIGH
08:04
Apr 20
Apr 20
Europe equities may underperform due to earnings.
Europe has earnings concerns, with negative EPS and sales surprises for the Stoxx 600 reported this week, which could cause European markets to lag behind other equity markets.
MED
21:13
Apr 17
Apr 17
Favor U.S. equities over European equities.
We trimmed equity exposure in Europe and added to the U.S. because the U.S. is more insulated from macroeconomic shocks and has more consistent earnings revisions and growth.
HIGH
20:39
Apr 17
Apr 17
Favor U.S. equities over European equities.
Trimmed equity exposure in Europe and added to the U.S. due to Europe's greater reliance on Middle East energy and weaker earnings resilience compared to the U.S., which has stronger macroeconomic fundamentals and consistent earnings revisions.
HIGH
19:57
Apr 17
Apr 17
European markets are viewed as stagnant and politically outmaneuvered by the US. A lack of financial unification in Europe and adversarial trade/geopolitical dynamics with the US make EU equities vulnerable. Buy puts on European market indices. Unexpected EU financial integration or stimulus.
LOW
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