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US Stocks Lagging Behind Europe Amid Trump's Presidency

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  • European stocks outperform American stocks post-Trump's inauguration
  • US stock indexes like S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones show lower gains
  • Concerns over US economic future, tech sector, and Trump's policies affecting market
  • Europe's performance linked to US stock rally post-Trump's victory
  • Impact of Trump's trade policies and tariff fears influencing stock performance
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  • European equities, particularly the Stoxx 600, have shown impressive performance with nearly a 10% gain in 2025, nearing an all-time high.
  • Kevin Khang from Vanguard's global economic research team highlighted that Europe's economic situation, although not robust, may be in a favorable position due to the central bank's motivation to cut rates as the economy slows.
  • Despite concerns over Trump's tariff proposals potentially impacting the region, Europe's lower reliance on the US for trade compared to other countries like Mexico, Canada, and China could provide some insulation from adverse effects.
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  • Chinese stocks trade at a significant discount to US peers despite outperforming in GDP growth.
  • Negative sentiment and pricing in of trade war impacts have created a low bar for Chinese stocks.
  • A surprise trade deal with the US or positive economic data could propel Chinese stocks to lead global markets.
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  • Investors are still willing to pay a premium for US stocks due to their superior profits and healthy balance sheets.
  • Portfolio managers may be under pressure to temporarily shift away from US stocks to keep their funds balanced.
  • Cheaper areas like small caps and financials have shown promise since the election, making them attractive options for allocation within the US market.
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  • Wall Street turning cautious amid fears over the impact of Trump's trade policies, leading to underperformance of key US stock indices like the Nasdaq Composite.
  • Fears of potential tariffs affecting Europe's stock performance, with concerns easing and a rally following when tariffs did not materialize immediately after the inauguration.
  • Andrew Pease, chief investment strategist at Russell Investments, highlighting that Europe has felt the bark of the trade war more than the bite, indicating the market's reaction to trade policy uncertainties.
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