Fiscal

The contours of a deal to solve Italy's banking problems are starting to emerge. This is good news for European risk assets. Nevertheless, reviving Italian growth will require even more ECB easing. The appetite for radical measures is low at present, but this will change if euro area growth remains lackluster and efforts by Japan to introduce helicopter money policies prove successful.

The 35-year bond bull market is coming to an end and the downward sloping trend channel for yields is changing to flat. Asset allocators should trim duration and fixed income exposure.

This week, we are sending a <i>Special Report</i> written by BCA's Chief Global Strategist Peter Berezin, discussing the end of the 35-year global bond bull market. In addition, we are also sending you a joint <i>U.S. Bond Strategy/Global Fixed Income Strategy Weekly Report</i> which discusses the end of the secular bond bull market and the implications for global bond strategy.

This week, we are sending a <i>Special Report </i>written by BCA's Chief Global Strategist Peter Berezin, discussing the end of the 35-year global bond bull market.

The latest data releases confirm that the Chinese economy regained its footing. In the near term, growth figures should continue to surprise to the upside. Earnings preannouncements by Chinese listed firms show a significant acceleration in earnings in the second quarter from a year ago, while the market continues to expect sharp earnings contractions for Chinese companies.

Signs that the median voter is moving to the left are everywhere. Markets will cheer the move as it means more government spending. In the long term, it depends if policymakers stop at fiscal stimulus. In this <i>Monthly Report</i>, BCA's <i>Geopolitical Strategy</i> reviews prospects for "Bremorse," latest in the U.S. election, Italian political crisis, tensions in South China Sea, and the long-term future of Europe.

The blowout June nonfarm payrolls report reflects a tightening labor market, consistent with stronger ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing readings. This will take time to impact Fed policy.

There is no evidence of a sharp increase in China's state sector investment in recent months. This, together with the cautious private enterprises, explains why overall Chinese investment has remained downbeat. Public sector investment spending will likely accelerate going forward, which should continue to support business activity.

Even if commodity markets are not yet pricing a higher probability of fiscal stimulus following the U.K.'s Brexit vote, we believe they will begin doing so in very short order.

The Brexit vote has ended the reflation trade, but does not represent a "Lehman moment" either. Stick close to benchmark in terms of broad asset allocation, and watch European bank CDS for signs that another financial crisis is brewing.