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Devil's advocate: macro may be uncertain, but ignoring regimes risks portfolios.

European equities Portfolio Manager Robert Schramm-Fuchs delves into the intricate landscape of Germany's ambitious reform agenda, exploring its implications for domestic growth and the broader European Union's economic and geopolitical dynamics.

This year has been characterized by policy uncertainty and fears about the potential impact of tariffs on inflation. While many expected the consumer would crack amid weaker sentiment, it hasn’t happened yet. Retail sales remain resilient, supported by a job market that remains good enough to support spending.

After years of outperformance, the U.S. underperformed other regions during the first quarter. While the debate over whether U.S. exceptionalism can persist continues, the U.S. has resumed its leadership since mid-April - led by the technology sector.

Portfolio Managers Ian Bettney and Robert Schramm-Fuchs give some insight into the EU's proposed securitisation reforms and discuss whether the simplified regulation framework goes far enough to revitalise the market.