The October 2020 edition of Numera’s US Macro Monitor focuses on the short and medium-term impact of a ‘second wave’ and of a potential stimulus bill. We first discuss how both developments affect the growth outlook, and then explore implications for equity returns and asset allocation.
Stocks plunged yesterday on fears of a disruptive second wave. As we point out in our latest US Investment Views, rising infection rates, gridlock in Congress and the possibility of a contested election all fuel volatility.
In this month’s report, we discuss the implications of these factors for equity strategy. While a more prudent stance is justified on 1-3M investments, 12M holdings retain a favourable risk-reward balance. The higher upside reflects continued Fed stimulus and strong earnings prospects:
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