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JPMorgan traders are getting worried and have turned cautious on the market. Here's why
The recent selling in tech and volatility in the bond market have traders positioned more defensively, for now.
TL;DR
- JPMorgan traders are 'tactically cautious' on stocks.
- Concerns stem from bond market volatility and selling in technology stocks.
- Expectation of choppier market action in the near term.
- Anticipate a market pullback lasting a couple of weeks.
- Tech selling may continue, potentially influenced by the upcoming SpaceX IPO.
- Bond market concern due to 10-year Treasury yields remaining above 4.5%.
- Underlying market fundamentals remain healthy with strong corporate earnings and a robust labor market.
- Preference for value stocks over growth issues and allocation to defensive sectors (consumer staples, utilities, energy).
- Advise a gradual approach to buying dips over the next two weeks.