Wind Shift Capital’s CEO and Shard strategist Bill Blain explains why this is a new era of normalising interest rates and how investors should be positioned for this new cycle.

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A shift towards normalised interest rates?

Angeline Ong conducts an exclusive interview with Bill Blain, CEO of Wind Shift Capital and a strategist at Shard Capital, in which they highlight significant insights into the current financial landscape. With robust growth in US manufacturing jobs, and a solid economy indicated by rising oil prices, expectations for an early Fed rate cut are diminishing. Blain predicts a shift towards normalised interest rates between 4% to 6%, influenced by persisting inflation and geopolitical tensions. He argues this era will challenge over-leveraged companies and consumers reliant on credit but encourages real investment and productivity.Furthermore, Blain identifies climate change as a catalyst for economic opportunities, emphasising the transition towards renewable energy.

Stock performance analysis

Blain critiques the viability of major tech companies, singling out NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon as prospective leaders, while casting doubt on Tesla's future prospects, anticipating a significant decrease in its stock value.