Where to find value in Europe’s equity markets

The Beyond Markets podcast channel is wrapping up on a high note at the end of 2025. But do not worry! The conversation continues on our podcast Moving Markets by Julius Baer, where we'll be sharing fresh insights and analysis on current market developments. Subscribe to Moving Markets on Spotify Subscribe to Moving Markets on Apple Podcasts US equity markets have undeniably outperformed their European peers so far in 2024, but there are countries and segments within Europe that we believe are now set to benefit from the current economic environment, and that despite disappointing data readings in June, are nevertheless worthy of investors’ attention.In this episode of the Beyond Markets podcast, Bernadette Anderko, Investment Writer, talks to Leonardo Pellandini, Equity Strategist, about where his team sees opportunities in European equities, which countries now carry an Overweight rating, and the sectors and segments that currently offer diversification benefits for investors.00:32 – Introduction to the topic and speakers01:15 – Impact of elections on UK equities02:50 – French equities after parliamentary elections03:58 – Why consider European equities when US indices are outperforming06:01 – European industrials and our preferred subsectors06:54 – The case for mid-cap stocks07:26 – Overweight calls for Germany and Switzerland and a preference for cyclical sectors09:25 - Does disappointing recent economic data taint our views?10:19 - Summary of our equity calls within Europe11:05 - ConclusionWould you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.