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Summary of UBS Global Equity Strategy: April 11, 2025

Key Points:

1. Equity Risk Premium (ERP):

   • Current ERP is stable at 4.8%, showing no upward potential amid rising bond yields and credit spreads.
   • Valuations are high in the US (P/E 19x) but normalized outside the US, reflecting reduced fiscal risks.

2. Dollar Trends:

   • The dollar is structurally weak against the Euro and Yen, driven by US fiscal deficits and trade policies.
   • Recommendations: Buy domestic European companies (retailing, telecoms) and sell US consumer cyclicals.

3. US Stagflation Risk:

   • High inflation (4.3%) and weak growth (0.7%) pose risks; cyclicals remain expensive relative to defensives.
   • Sectors to avoid: Manufacturing and services if PMI divergence persists.

4. China Pivot to Consumer Growth:

   • Weak demand in China's industrial sector could make metals and mining oversupplied and underperform.
   • Investment focus should shift to consumption-driven growth.

5. Bond Performance:

   • Bonds may not diversify during equity declines; financials (banks, insurance) are preferred over cyclicals.
   • Low-rate environments could benefit European banks despite credit spread risks.

6. Overweight Europe:

   • European equities are undervalued (sector-adjusted P/E 15% below norm) due to fiscal flexibility and policy response potential.
   • Best opportunities in healthcare equipment, software, and European defensive sectors.

7. Mexico as a Relative Beneficiary:

   • Less affected by tariffs compared to China due to FDI ties with the US; macro factors like monetary policy and valuation support growth.

8. Global Trade and Tariffs:

   • Tariff risks are severe for trade-related companies; P/E ratios are modestly cheap but reflect high uncertainty.

Investment Recommendations:

• Overweight: European equities, financials (especially banks), healthcare equipment, software, and consumer staples.
• Neutral/Sell: Cyclical sectors, Chinese industrial commodities, and US consumer retailers.
• Valuation Focus: Use P/E and P/S ratios to identify value in defensives; monitor intra-index volatility for entry signals.

This report emphasizes a cautious stance in US markets amid inflation and geopolitical risks, recommending Europe and select high-quality sectors as the core of portfolios.