Strategists Back 3 Trades: Short UK Gilts, Buy China and AI as War Clouds Markets
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Updated · CNBC · May 13
Strategists Back 3 Trades: Short UK Gilts, Buy China and AI as War Clouds Markets
5 articles · Updated · CNBC · May 13
Three investment pros on CNBC highlighted a defensive-to-growth playbook: short U.K. gilts, put the next marginal dollar into China equities, and stay bullish on AI-linked assets.
Jordan Rochester of Mizuho said he has been short U.K. gilts since the Iran war began, arguing the U.K. is especially exposed to an inflation shock that could force the Bank of England into more aggressive tightening than markets expect.
Alexander Treves of J.P. Morgan Asset Management said Middle East turmoil could favor China at the margin, especially for investors already heavily exposed to U.S. stocks, though he stressed selective stock-picking over a broad China bet.
Anastasia Amoroso of Partners Group said AI is moving from hype to monetization, favoring data centers, power and the tech supply chain—from semiconductors to servers—while staying cautious on software because of weaker competitive moats.
The calls came as Nasdaq opened slightly higher on Wednesday, with investors balancing the AI-driven tech rally against the Iran war and developments from Donald Trump's China visit.
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