Inflation Heats Up, Software Rebounds, Value Stocks Prepare to Rally

Hi everyone,

Here are this week’s key macro and market themes. Inflation risks are rising, software stocks are staging a comeback, and value stocks may be quietly setting up for their next move.

1. Inflation risks remain elevated
Global inflation still faces upside pressure from firmer commodity prices, geopolitical risks, tight capacity and relatively limited policy response.

2. Software stocks remain attractive
Software stocks continue to look promising, supported by improving technicals, a major valuation reset and a still-solid earnings outlook despite AI-related concerns.

3. Stocks still have the edge over bonds
Equities look increasingly expensive relative to bonds, while positioning is heavily tilted toward stocks. However, macro conditions, policy and technical signals continue to favor stocks for now.

4. Value has room to catch up
Extreme valuation gaps, sector imbalances and crowded growth positioning create upside potential for value stocks versus growth. The main issue is that technical signals have yet to confirm the rotation.

5. Defensive value needs a catalyst
Defensive value stocks offer an attractive contrarian setup given cheap valuations and light investor positioning. But without a stronger macro catalyst and supportive technicals, the timing is not yet compelling.

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