The wind turns

Written by Patrick Hussy | 30 December 2019
Posted in sentix Euro Break-up Index News

After an all-time low in November, the Euro Break-up Index rose by 1.2 points at the end of the year. Besides Italy and France, the sub-indices of Malta and Estonia are also rising.

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sentix Survey results (52-2019)

Written by Patrick Hussy | 29 December 2019
Posted in sentix Weekly

Year-end edition: US equity bias closes at annual high

Institutional investors are significantly overinvested in equities at the end of the year. We measure a 2-year high in investment behaviour. This is atypical, because normally the professionals move to their benchmark at the end of the year and enter the new year neutrally. The market's vulnerability at the start of the year is therefore high.

Further topics:

• Bonds: Bias closes at annual low
• sentix investor positioning in equities and bonds

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sentix Survey results (51-2019)

Written by Patrick Hussy | 22 December 2019
Posted in sentix Weekly

Christmas Edition: New dynamics in precious metals

Gold remains a favourite. The bias climbs to 49 percentage points, sentiment has also risen, but remains significantly lower from its level. Overall, a solid foundation for gold bulls.

Further topics:

• Equities: Bias remains solid
• sentix Styles - Investor preferences & behavior

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Financial services in the shadow of banks

Written by Patrick Hussy | 17 December 2019
Posted in sentix Weekly

The negative sentiment of the banks radiates to the financial services sector. Nevertheless, the performance of this sector is anything but bad. The refusal of investors seems to benefit the sector.

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sentix Survey results (50-2019)

Written by Patrick Hussy | 15 December 2019
Posted in sentix Weekly

Euphoria as a buzz kill

Investors are hot for a year-end rally, but the bull market in Europe is stagnating again and again - despite signs of easing from the economy, the US customs dispute with China and the clear election outcome in the UK. The reason for this is the high sentiment, which has allowed little room for rising prices for weeks. A very high sentiment can also be measured for German equities. The bear camp is eroding and now stands at 24 percent. Unfortunately, the resulting headwind for German / European equities remains.

Further topics:

• Equities: Swiss equity market in vogue
• Equities: UK election makes investors cheer
• sentix Sector Sentiment

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