"Father of Emerging Markets": Gold Has Lost Its Appeal, and the Rise in China's Stock Market Is Sustainable
Mark Mobius, a veteran American investor known as the 'Father of Emerging Markets,' recently stated that gold is no longer attractive after experiencing a historic rally. He noted that he might consider purchasing the metal if its price falls 20% from current levels. He also mentioned that the rise in China's stock market appears sustainable due to the progress China has made in the technology sector.
Cathie Wood's 2026 Outlook: The U.S. economy is like a compressed spring ready to rebound; it will take several years for an AI bubble to emerge; gold prices are showing extreme signals.
On January 15 Eastern Time, ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, released a report on its official website titled '2026 Macro and Technology Investment Outlook.' The core points are as follows. Current State and Prospects of the U.S. Economy: The U.S. economy is experiencing a 'rolling recession,' with pressures in housing, manufacturing, and non-AI capital expenditures. However, like a 'compressed spring,' it is expected to rebound strongly in the coming years. Deregulation, tax cuts, declining inflation, and falling interest rates will drive an economic reversal. Inflation and Productivity: Inflation may fall to low levels or even turn negative due to factors such as falling oil prices, declining housing prices, and increased productivity. The integration of technologies such as AI, robotics, and blockchain could push annual productivity growth to 4%-6%, reducing unit labor costs and potentially leading to deflationary effects. Wave of Technology Investment: AI is driving capital expenditure to historical highs,
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