**Oct. 19, 2025 | 4:09 PM ET**
**S&P 500 Index (SP500)**
*By: Rob Williams, SA News Editor*
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Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett has highlighted that the global investment landscape has entered a new phase characterized by both exuberance and fragility. This shift is driven by a combination of rate cuts, surging liquidity, and speculative trading, which continue to push markets higher despite mounting credit risks.
In his latest “Flow Show” report, Hartnett outlines several key insights:
– **Risks in the Rally:** The ongoing market rally faces significant challenges including increasing credit risks, overextension in asset prices, speculative trading behaviors, and a heavy reliance on central bank liquidity. Additionally, the narrow base of investors involved raises the potential for sharp reversals.
– **Investment Flows:** There is a notable shift of investor capital flowing out of cash and moving into stocks, bonds, and particularly gold. Equities and technology-focused funds have experienced substantial inflows, while the dominance of U.S. equity flows is declining, signaling a global rebalancing of investments.
– **BofA Recommendations:** Bank of America suggests maintaining long positions in 30-year Treasury bonds, international stocks such as those in the Hang Seng Index, and gold. Their focus is on assets that benefit from supportive policy environments and positive global growth trends.
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*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.*
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