Data Is Crucial This Quarter for Markets, Says State Street’s Metcalfe

The video discusses the current market positioning around risk assets, highlighting the defensive stance of investors at the start of the year and the impact of policy responses. It examines trends in cash holdings, noting differences between fixed income and equities, and the fear of missing out. The behavior of retail versus institutional investors is compared, with a focus on cash allocations. Economic concerns such as recession, trade wars, and Brexit are addressed, alongside the policy responses from central banks and the IMF's outlook on global slowdown.

What was the initial investor stance at the beginning of the year?

• Aggressive

• Defensive

• Neutral

• Optimistic

Which asset class saw a significant return of money in the past quarter?

• Cryptocurrency

• Equities

• Fixed Income

• Real Estate

What is the current trend in US retail investors' cash allocation?

• Increasing

• Stable

• At a 17-year low

• At a 17-year high

What is the significance of Q2 according to the discussion?

• A phase of policy uncertainty

• A tipping point for investment decisions

• A time for increased cash holdings

• A period of economic decline

What could potentially cause cash to flood back into the market?

• A new trade agreement

• A rise in gold prices

• A significant market catalyst

• A decrease in interest rates