Aberdeen, BlackRock make case for US assets on tax cuts, earnings power
Tax incentives handed out by the US government could drive corporate earnings to another level, particularly among smaller companies. Tech companies have also stepped up hiring talent to overcome challenges from China in the global race for leadership in artificial intelligence, they added.
The US House of Representatives passed the
One Big Beautiful Bill on July 3, and it was headed to President Donald Trump for sign-off. The legislation provides substantial tax cuts and slashes several social safety-net programmes, helping the S&P 500 hit a record high this week.
'The profitability of listed companies in the [US] market is still good,' said Zhang Dongyue, Asia-Pacific head of multi-asset and investment solutions specialists at Aberdeen. 'Although the market has fluctuated greatly this year, some industries including consumer goods, medical care, energy, and recently technology have recovered.'
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US House passes Trump's bill, sending it to White House for president to sign
US House passes Trump's bill, sending it to White House for president to sign
He also cautioned investors not to bet against the US dollar despite its recent weakness.
The S&P 500 handed investors 6.8 per cent returns this year en route its record on July 3, according to Bloomberg data, while global stocks gained 10.2 per cent. This year, the US dollar has lost 10.6 per cent against its major peers, according to the DXY Index, as investors trimmed dollar-based assets. The S&P 500 rose 5.3 per cent during Trump's first presidential term.
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