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Newswire) a go-to platform for big investing ideas, including gold and
silver stocks, issues market commentary from deVere Group. The Bank of
England is missing the bigger picture when it says global stock
markets are set to fall, believes the CEO of one of the world’s
largest independent financial advisory and asset management
organisations.
Nigel Green of deVere Group is speaking out after Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah
Breeden warned in a BBC interview that global equities look too high
and are likely to fall because prices do not fully reflect the risks
facing the global economy.
He says: “Sarah Breeden is right to say valuations are high.
She is right to say investors must not be complacent. But the
conclusion that markets are, therefore, set for a broad fall misses
the central point, which is that AI and tech are changing the
valuation framework in real time.
“We have never had AI before at this scale. There’s no
clean historical benchmark for what markets should pay for companies
leading a once-in-a-generation productivity, infrastructure and
earnings cycle.”
The warning comes as global equity markets continue to show
resilience.
In the UK, the FTSE 100 remains close to record highs, trading
around the 8,000 level in recent sessions, supported by strong
performances in energy, financials and multinational earnings
exposure.
Despite global uncertainty, the index has held firm, reflecting the
strength of corporate balance sheets and overseas revenue streams.
In the US, markets have experienced some near-term volatility
following a strong run, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq easing
modestly in recent sessions.
Yet the broader picture remains robust. More than 80% of companies
reporting in the current earnings season have beaten expectations,
underlining continued corporate resilience even in a higher-rate
environment.
Nigel Green says: “Markets never move in a straight line.
Valuations will always come down in some areas, others rise
simultaneously.
“There’ll be bouts of volatility, and some of them will
feel uncomfortable. But investors should be extremely careful about
interpreting a senior central bank warning as a signal to retreat
from markets.
“In our view, the greater danger for long-term investors is
being scared out of positions while structural growth remains
intact.”
AI and tech remain the dominant forces behind current market
dynamics. Companies across semiconductors, cloud computing, data
centres, automation and enterprise software are seeing sustained
demand driven by artificial intelligence adoption.
Capital expenditure across the sector is accelerating, with major
global firms committing significant resources to expand capacity and
capability.
Corporate earnings continue to reinforce this trend. Companies with
credible AI exposure, strong margins and clear growth trajectories
are outperforming, attracting capital and driving index-level gains.
This concentration has contributed to elevated valuations, but it
also reflects where earnings growth is being generated.
“High valuations demand discipline, but high valuations do not
automatically mean irrational valuations. If earnings growth,
pricing power and capital investment are accelerating, a premium can
be justified,” opines the deVere CEO.
“The question investors should ask is not simply whether
markets look expensive compared with the past.
“The question is whether the past offers the right benchmark
for AI and tech-driven earnings growth.”
He also agrees with the Bank of England that risks are real.
“Private credit markets are expanding, government debt remains
elevated, and geopolitical tensions, including trade pressures under
US President Trump, have the potential to create volatility and
disrupt expectations.
However, Nigel Green says these risks reinforce the importance of
disciplined investment rather than broad market caution.
“Investors must, of course, be judicious. They need
diversification, careful asset allocation, and exposure to the
sectors and companies most likely to benefit from structural growth
trends. They also need to avoid complacency.
“Good advice is essential in this environment because the gap
between winners and losers is widening.”
He concludes: “An unusual warning from a senior Bank of
England official carries weight, but it could itself become a risk
if it encourages investors to step away from markets.
“We believe investors should remain invested, remain
selective, and remain focused on the forces reshaping the global
economy.
“Volatility will come, valuations will adjust, but we expect
that AI and tech are likely to continue to provide a powerful
foundation for markets this year.”
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