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International Business Times
International Business Times
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BofA's Bullishness Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2021. Its Chief Investment Strategists Says It's a Warning Sign

Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett recommended that investors reduce exposure to risk assets or shift allocations toward more defensive investments, longer-duration assets and the U.S. dollar.

Investor optimism has reached its highest level in nearly five years, prompting Bank of America strategists to urge clients to scale back exposure to riskier assets even though stock markets continue climbing to record highs.

Bank of America's closely watched bull-and-bear indicator climbed to 9.7 from 9.4, its strongest reading since 2021, according to a note led by chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett seen by Bloomberg.

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