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US and European equities diverge in Q1 as US policy uncertainty becomes entrenched
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Overview
The narrative around US exceptionalism was challenged, hurting US risk assets as well as the dollar which weakened broadly.
Key highlights:
- Global Equities – European and UK equities lead
- Global Fixed Income – European high yield shines
- Commodities – Gold holds sway
- Equity Industries – Financials lead; Tech lags
- Equity Factors – Momentum struggles; Value outperforms
- Alternative Indices – US and Japan REITs outperform
- Foreign exchange – USD weakens broadly
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