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.

In what ways are institutional investors' cash holdings different from retail investors' cash allocations?

What are the potential risks that investors are concerned about as mentioned in the text?