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Finally, in the blogosphere John McElligott asks if Eurozone equities offer good value here.

Japanese and eurozone equities have been powered by a combination of strong earnings growth and dividends.

Much of what I observed during my trip reinforces that now may be a good time to consider raising allocations to eurozone equities.

That said, the region may fare well in a better global growth environment and find current valuations to be a potentially attractive entry point into eurozone equities.

On a price - to - book (P / B) basis, eurozone equities have been trading close to historical lows versus broad developed markets.

Investors looking to access eurozone equities may want to consider iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF (EZU), iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF (HEZU), or iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (IEUR).

My general answer: Much of the region's news helps support my view that now may be a good time to consider raising allocations to eurozone equities, and to stocks in Germany in particular.

Heidi Richardson explains why much of the region's news may support the case for eurozone equities.

Over the past year, about 74 % of European and Eurozone equity funds did not beat their benchmarks and among all fund categories examined, the worst performing were funds invested in global markets.

When viewed over a 10 - year period, about 92 % of actively managed eurozone equity funds trailed their respective benchmark.

Not exact matches

But unlike the 2011 rout, sparked by the eurozone debt crisis, the sudden collapse of global equities markets that began last week is all about China — which makes it all the more unnerving since few have a good grasp on how the world's most important emerging economy actually works.

All markets will continue to focus on the volatility in the equity and bond markets, geopolitical events, developments with the Trump Administration, corporate earnings, oil prices, and will turn to this afternoon's FOMC Meeting Statement followed by reports tomorrow on UK PMI, Eurozone PPI, CPI, US Challenger Job Cuts, Productivity, Unit Labor Costs, Jobless Claims, Trade Balance, Markit Services PMI, ISM Services, Durable Goods and Factory Orders for near term direction.

However, some of that potential equity gain can erode when your investment in the eurozone is translated back into the stronger dollar.

That is why the Eurozone's cost of equity is high.

Global equities were mixed with the NIKKEI off 0.1 %, the SCI down 1.5 %, Eurozone shares were up from 0.1 % to 0.6 %, and S&P futures were unchanged.

Bottom line: We believe a modestly higher USD ahead supports the case for favoring eurozone and Japanese equities, and it does not change our preference for EM stocks.

We see similar risks to domestically exposed companies in the UK equity market, and we favor UK and eurozone companies geared to sustained growth in the global economy.

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But further strength in the U.S. dollar would likely be good for equity markets that traditionally outperform on their currency's weakness, such as Japan and the eurozone, as a stronger dollar will make their exports more competitive.

While Canadian stocks could potentially rebound in the second half, BlackRock Investment Institute currently favours Eurozone, Japanese and emerging market equities given still strong economic data, relatively more accommodative monetary policy and cheaper valuations.

All markets will continue to focus on the volatility in the equity and bond markets, geopolitical events, developments with the Trump Administration, corporate earnings, oil prices, and will turn to earnings from Apple after the bell today, and reports tomorrow on Japanese PMI, Chinese Caixin PMI, Eurozone GDP, PMI, Unemployment, US MBA Mortgage Applications, ADP Employment Change, Oil Inventories, and the FOMC Meeting Statement for near term direction.

As discussed above, the eurozone has more ammunition today to respond to potential contagion but a favorable view of European equities is also supported by the gradual escalation of institutional integration that is ongoing in Europe.

UK, eurozone, Japanese and emerging market equities have all returned close to 9.5 % a year1.

But further strength in the U.S. dollar would likely be good for equity markets that traditionally outperform on their currency's weakness, such as Japan and the eurozone, as a stronger dollar will make their exports more competitive.

However, some of that potential equity gain can erode when your investment in the eurozone is translated back into the stronger dollar.

Deutsche X-Trackers MSCI Eurozone High Dividend Yield Hedged Equity ETF (HDEZ) tracks an underlying index that requires consistent dividend payments and screens for quality factors including ROE, earnings variability and debt to eEquity ETF (HDEZ) tracks an underlying index that requires consistent dividend payments and screens for quality factors including ROE, earnings variability and debt to equityequity.

Pressure from firm dollar and falling equities as market continues to deal with uncertainty about the eurozone economy.

While Canadian stocks could potentially rebound in the second half, BlackRock Investment Institute currently favours Eurozone, Japanese and emerging market equities given still strong economic data, relatively more accommodative monetary policy and cheaper valuations.