(BFW) Axa IM Says Go Long Equities, Short Sovereign Bonds for 2014

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BFW 12/13 13:13 *AXA IM ADVISES PRO-RISK STANCE, OVERWEIGHT EQUITIES IN 2014

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Axa IM Says Go Long Equities, Short Sovereign Bonds for 2014 2013-12-13 13:21:45.893 GMT

By Tom Kohn Dec. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Global economy will accelerate, with Europe piggybacking U.S., Axa Investment Managers says in 2014 outlook. * Advises “pro-risk tilt” * Europe to lead pack for equities, with earnings growth of ~15% * Expects steeper curves in U.S. and Europe * Euro peripherals and HY still offer carry appeal * EM currencies to remain under pressure NOTE: AXA IM had AUM of ~EU536b as of end Sept. 2013

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