Matthew McLennan: In times of Change Forget the Night Ahead

In First Eagle’s 1Q25 Market Overview, Matthew McLennan and team reflect on the shifting landscape following a major change in US political leadership and its impact on global equity markets. The report urges investors to look beyond short-term volatility and focus on enduring investment principles.

Here are the key take-aways

  • Matthew notes that the first quarter of 2025 saw a significant shift in global equity market dynamics, driven by changes in US political leadership.
  • He emphasizes the importance of not overreacting to short-term market noise, encouraging a focus on long-term fundamentals instead of attempting to predict immediate market moves
  • Matthew highlights that diversification and prudent risk management remain essential, especially amid heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
  • He observes that while market leadership rotated, with some previously underperforming sectors gaining ground, the value of a disciplined, bottom-up investment approach has become even more apparent.
  • Matthew concludes that investors should “forget the night ahead”-in other words, avoid being overly influenced by the latest headlines-and instead maintain a steady, long-term perspective grounded in sound investment principles.

Given the lack of both historical comparisons and clarity around many important variables, directionality may be the best one can hope for in a forecast.

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