Equities in the Eurozone have had difficulty keeping pace with their global peers. There have been many encouraging signs on the economic front within the common currency zone, stock market valuation measures remain attractive compared to peers, and the interest rate outlook remains stable, yet regional shares continue to lag. One reason may be that consensus earnings expectations were inflated and are now being adjusted lower. (Chart courtesy of and copyright Bloomberg Finance LP 2018)
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