ING chief economist Marieke Blom said a consumer survey found 38% of Europeans prefer investing in Europe versus 14% who prefer the US. She noted that despite widespread negative sentiment on the European economic outlook, many still favor home-market allocations. Blom said more flows into European equities would help support regional valuations and draw capital into private companies. The Stoxx Europe 600 is up 9.6% YTD; the S&P 500 is up about 13%.

2026-09-08

ING chief economist Marieke Blom said a consumer survey found 38% of Europeans prefer investing in Europe versus 14% who prefer the US. She noted that despite widespread negative sentiment on the European economic outlook, many still favor home-market allocations. Blom said more flows into European equities would help support regional valuations and draw capital into private companies. The Stoxx Europe 600 is up 9.6% YTD; the S&P 500 is up about 13%.