Equities: Sector rotations shape summer performance – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that equity indices have been broadly unchanged over the summer, but sector rotations have been significant. Higher Oil prices supported energy stocks, while within technology, software has outperformed and semiconductors have lagged.
Danske Bank's research team observed that equity indices remained relatively stable during the summer months. However, sector rotations played a significant role in shaping the market performance. Energy stocks benefited from higher oil prices, while within the technology sector, software stocks outperformed semiconductors. Additionally, regional equity performances followed these sector trends, with emerging markets underperforming, Norway, Europe, and Sweden showing relative strength.
The notable difference this summer was the software sector's outperformance despite no disappointing earnings, which can be attributed to investor attention on the uncertainty surrounding the AI capital expenditure cycle. Emerging markets underperformed, while Norway and Europe benefited from higher energy prices. Interestingly, both Europe and Sweden demonstrated relative outperformance during the geopolitical escalation, contrasting with previous episodes this year.
Sentiment has improved, as lower oil prices are boosting risk appetite. South Korea is the sole exception, with equities down approximately 6%, while US and European futures suggest another opening at a fresh all-time high.
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