Equities Move Higher Next Year: RBC Wealth Managements’s Carrier

The video discusses the positive outlook for equities in 2020, driven by loose monetary conditions, strong US consumer spending, and healthy stock market internals. Despite this optimism, there is a cautious approach due to the late stage of the market cycle, inverted yield curve, and potential market peak. Risk management strategies are emphasized, including sector and geographic diversification and tactical protection.

What is one reason given for the positive outlook on equities in 2020?

• Loose monetary conditions

• Decreasing housing prices

• High unemployment rates

• Tight monetary conditions

Which factor is mentioned as a main driver of growth in the US?

• Government spending

• US consumer spending

• Export growth

• Corporate investments

What indicates the internal health of the stock markets?

• Declining earnings growth

• Stabilized earnings growth

• High inflation rates

• Narrow market participation

Why is there a cautious approach towards equities despite the positive outlook?

• Early stage of the economic cycle

• Inversion of the yield curve

• Stable central bank policies

• Increasing interest rates

What historical trend is noted about bull markets?

• They peak after recessions

• They peak during recessions

• They peak ahead of recessions

• They never peak