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European growth has dipped, but a US recession is only postponed

Despite a technical recession on the continent – and without the banking problems facing the US – there are many positives for Europe

  • Although we’ve seen banking turmoil and rising rates, the stock market has been resilient due to expectations of cuts before year-end
  • European equities have outperformed the US by 30% since autumn, reversing a decade of underperformance
  • Excess savings, strong personal balance sheets and falling energy prices are positives for Europe

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15 June 2023
Paul Doyle
Head of Large Cap European Equities
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The information, opinions, estimates or forecasts contained in this document were obtained from sources reasonably believed to be reliable and are subject to change at any time.

Engagement efforts outlined in this Viewpoint reflect the assets of a group of legal entities whose parent company is Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Limited and that formerly traded as BMO Global Asset Management EMEA. These entities are now part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments which is the asset management business of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Engagement and voting services are also executed on behalf of reo® clients.

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The information, opinions, estimates or forecasts contained in this document were obtained from sources reasonably believed to be reliable and are subject to change at any time.

Engagement efforts outlined in this Viewpoint reflect the assets of a group of legal entities whose parent company is Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Limited and that formerly traded as BMO Global Asset Management EMEA. These entities are now part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments which is the asset management business of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Engagement and voting services are also executed on behalf of reo® clients.

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