Investec’s Shaw feels US equities aren’t excessively overvalued
Investec Chief Economist Phillip Shaw feels the US markets aren’t excessively overvalued, however, the seeds of doubt are being sown into the mind of the investors as to whether Trump would be able to deliver what he promised during the election campaign.
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A bit of rotation is happening out of Trumpflation sectors to defensives
Dull stuff (defensives) always works well during the times of uncertainty
Rise in inflation primarily due to the normalization of oil prices. Core inflation remains low across the Eurozone
UK CPI is seen rising to 3% by 2018 and could weigh over consumer spending
Not sure if Trump would be able to deliver ‘Yuuuge’ tax cuts
Trump’s fiscal plan can’t be taken for granted
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