Our Scans · (FS.5.00) Equity Markets · Weekly Summary

• Broadening of equity markets is expected, reducing concentration in U.S. and mega-cap stocks, favoring value stocks and select emerging markets. gurufocus
• What to Expect US Stocks The steady job growth and stable unemployment rate may bolster investor confidence, potentially supporting equity markets. FinancialJuice
• Alternative blockchain projects are emerging, and moves in global markets like the U.S. imposing tariffs could attract more funds to equities. ABC Money
• For years the US was the only place where investors could find growth and its equity markets were priced for perfection, with heavy concentration in technology stocks. Yahoo Finance
• What to Expect US Stocks The drop in consumer sentiment combined with rising inflation expectations could pressure equity markets, especially consumer discretionary sectors, as fears of reduced spending and cost pressures grow. FinancialJuice
• Tariffs, trade tensions, and geopolitical moves by the Trump administration could bring significant volatility in equity and bond markets during the year. QuotedData
• What to Expect Canadian Stocks The moderation in headline inflation may bolster investor confidence, potentially supporting equity markets, especially in interest-sensitive sectors like real estate and consumer discretionary. FinancialJuice
• US stock futures surged alongside other equity markets amid an easing of fears about likely trade-war damage to the global economy. Yahoo Finance
• Europe enjoyed stronger performance of equity markets following a robust corporate earnings season and higher than expected defence spending, leading to substantial inflows into European equities. PwC
• Despite the recent rebound in US equity risk premiums and the correction in US valuations, it is worth noting that other equity markets offer more generous compensation to investors for risk taken. Nikko AM Global Site
• The US Dynamic High Yield strategy is somewhere between the high yield and equity markets from a risk-return perspective, but aims to achieve half the volatility that you get in equities. AXA IM UK
• A stable global economy is likely to benefit equity and fixed-income markets, though increased uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and immigration policy could jeopardize markets' recent gains. Morgan Stanley
• Global Economy Risk The volatility of global capital markets, including the general economic slowdown in the mining sector, over the past several years has generally made the raising of capital by equity or debt financing more difficult. ADVFN
• US President Donald Trump will unleash his sweeping global tariffs today amid fears that equity markets could go on a whirlwind and force countries to take emergency measures. NDTV
• If the Fed should cut interest rates sooner or more than markets are expecting, the dollar would likely fall while bond, equity, and industrial commodity prices get a boost. Forbes
• Oil prices bounced back as equity markets staged a recovery today, though concerns persist over economic headwinds from tariffs and US monetary policy that could dampen fuel demand. RTE
• The credit bubble, valued at $14.5 trillion in foreign investment holdings in US equities, poses a significant threat of massive selling as equity markets decline. Dollar Collapse
• Compressed risk premia in US equity and credit markets increased the likelihood that adverse news could spark a disorderly correction in international asset prices. Reserve Bank of Australia
• As geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions continue to impact global markets, private equity firms are increasingly diversifying their portfolios geographically. The Daily Manchester
• Equity risk premia remain low, raising the risk of volatility and sharp adjustments in global markets. Reserve Bank of Australia
• Along with the turbulence that has hit the US equities markets and contrary to what one might expect with aggressive tariffs on the horizon, the US dollar has not fared well in 2025. Dynasty Wealth & Asset Management
• Equity markets are mixed with US equities lower after President Trump outlined his new tariffs aimed at foreign automakers and confirmed his intention to apply retaliatory tariffs, which will be permanent throughout his second term. GSR Markets
• Gold and silver prices are under pressure due to heavy sell-offs in global equity markets and recession fears in the US caused by tariffs. Zee Business

Last updated: 24 June 2025