Global Investor Optimism Reaches Highest Level Since 2021, Survey Reveals

Global investor optimism has surged to its highest level since July 2021, according to a January fund manager survey by Bank of America. According to BlockBeats, the survey indicates a significant rise in global growth expectations, with cash holdings dropping to a historic low of 3.2%. Protective measures against market downturns are at their lowest since January 2018. The bull-bear indicator has soared to an 'extremely bullish' level of 9.4, prompting recommendations to increase allocations in risk hedging and safe-haven assets. Geopolitical conflict has emerged as the biggest tail risk for the first time since October 2024, followed by the risk of an artificial intelligence bubble.