{"id":76914,"date":"2026-07-05T10:49:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/76914\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T10:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:49:12","slug":"barclays-sees-early-signs-of-an-equity-rotation-as-us-market-leadership-begins-to-soften","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/76914\/","title":{"rendered":"Barclays sees early signs of an equity rotation as US market leadership begins to soften"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Trader<\/a> Trader sitting in front of screens \u00a9Shutterstock Investors remain heavily concentrated in US equities <\/p>\n

US stocks continue to dominate global equity markets, but Barclays believes the first indications of a broader shift in investor positioning are beginning to emerge as concerns over crowded trades, artificial intelligence valuations and lower oil prices improve the outlook for Europe. <\/p>\n

In a research note published on Wednesday, Barclays strategist Emmanuel Cau said US equity funds attracted a record $150 billion of inflows during June, while markets outside the United States “remained largely for sale.” <\/p>\n

The bank also noted that concerns over a weaker US dollar have eased as economic growth has remained resilient and worries about the independence of the Federal Reserve have subsided, lifting long-dollar positioning back to its highest level since “Liberation Day” last year. <\/p>\n

Extreme positioning raises reversal risk <\/p>\n

Despite continued strength in US markets, Barclays believes investor positioning has become increasingly stretched. <\/p>\n

The bank said flows into US equities relative to the rest of the world “look extended (>+1SD) vs. history,” suggesting that a period of mean reversion could become more likely. <\/p>\n

Europe begins to attract fresh interest <\/p>\n

Barclays said positioning among hedge funds and commodity trading advisers (CTAs) has started to improve across European equities, supported by lower oil prices and a broader diversification away from artificial intelligence-related investments. <\/p>\n

Even so, overall fund flows into Europe remain negative, while investor sentiment toward UK domestic assets continues to be heavily bearish. <\/p>\n

FOMO continues to support equity markets <\/p>\n

Cau noted that although hedge funds and CTAs reduced risk exposure during June, those outflows were more than offset by record inflows of approximately $180 billion into long-only investment funds. <\/p>\n

As a result, overall equity positioning remains close to historical highs as “FOMO still very much prevails.” <\/p>\n

Fed policy remains a key market risk <\/p>\n

Barclays identified uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy under new Chair Kevin Warsh as one of the principal risks facing equity markets. <\/p>\n

According to the bank, Warsh’s hawkish stance has contributed to higher real interest rates and tighter financial conditions. <\/p>\n

Even with seasonal summer weakness and corporate share buyback blackout periods likely to increase volatility, Cau believes that “resilient EPS momentum continues to provide a key backstop to equities.” <\/p>\n

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