Markets have benefitted from a co-ordinated global recovery, led by central banks operating in a synchronised manner.
Could result in significant amount of disruption for markets
Headwind from euro strength should abate
Since the end of 2007, European equities have underperformed US equities by 63% on a real total return basis (in local currency terms).
US 70% responsible for current rates
European equity markets remain attractive to us. The combination of a solid macroeconomic backdrop outside the region and a strong recovery domestically has helped propel earnings higher.
Underweight European equities
10-year Treasury yields widened to 2.73%