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Buy the Dip in US Stocks or Chase the Rally in Other Markets?
@Tiger_commentsοΌRecently, $HSI(HSI)$ and European stock markets have performed strongly, with major indices generally rising. $Global X Dax Germany ETF(DAX)$ has risen nearly 17% so far this year, French CAC 40 index is up 11.5%, and the UK FTSE 100 index has increased by nearly 9%, while the S&P 500 was down 2%. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ entered the correction zone yesterday. This positive performance is mainly due to increased government spending, especially in the defense sector. Despite potential impacts on the European economy from US tariffs on the EU, the European market has unexpectedly strengthened. US stock valuations are too high. While US stocks have seen recent declines, they remain at relatively high levels. In contrast, $X STOXX EUROPE 600(XSX6.UK)$ and Hang Seng Index have lower valuations. Government spending around the world has a significant contribution to GDP. This year, the stock market performance differences between the three regions stem from the US slowing down fiscal spending, while Europe and China are accelerating. As we enter 2025, after Trump assumes the US presidency again, reducing the deficit has become one of the US government's priorities. The market also believes that the declines in $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ and $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ have not yet ended. In contrast, Europe and China are both accelerating fiscal spending. Europe has been increasing its defense spending, and major countries, including Germany, are planning fiscal expansions. China's recently released 2025 government work report also raised the deficit target from 3% to 4%. Some believe that $HSI(HSI)$ ould rise to 30,000 points. $Alibaba(BABA)$βs gain is also impressive this year. Are you planning to chase the high in European stocks, Hong Kong stocks, or bottom US stocks? Which market are you bullish? Leave your comments and also post to win tiger coins~
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