Survey Monday
What kinds of surveys do you want to see more of in 2025?
· Asset allocation
· Hot topics and trends
· Stock and investment picks
· Market or sector direction
· Geopolitics and policy
· Macroeconomics
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Top 10
From estimates that showed the U.S. would dodge a recession to forecasts that Donald Trump would win the U.S. election, Wall Street Breakfast surveys have benefited the entire Seeking Alpha community. The polls have been popular in 2024, garnering thousands of weekly responses, and have helped create many SA Sentiment items to assist with investing decisions. In the latest special edition of WSB, we’ll recap the top ten surveys of the year. Enjoy!
Which sector will be the biggest winner this year? (Asked on Jan. 8, 2024)
Energy 13.8%
Financials 11.6%
Healthcare 14%
Information Technology 32.5%
Other choices
It depends on the industry, but do you think the U.S. is ready for a four-day workweek (with fewer working hours) and the economy could adapt successfully?
No (less earnings and too much spending) 55.8%
Yes (productivity and efficiency will improve) 44.2%
Is cash king? Inflation has made many investors rethink keeping around piles of dollars, but what percentage of one’s assets should be left on the sidelines?
25%
50%
75%
>90%
Which AI innovation has the most power to generate the big bucks?
Chatbots and artificial general intelligence 9.6%
Quantum computing and big data 28%
Business automation and solutions 47%
Advanced robotics and interfaces 15.4%
What does the future look like for lab-grown meat?
Big bucks (biggest disruption since the agricultural revolution) 4.1%
Good alternative (will compete for market share) 16.3%
Niche product (similar to current plant-based offerings) 63.1%
It’s a scam (science is bogus and won’t be affordable) 16.5%
Will the rescheduling of cannabis from a Schedule I drug happen by the end of 2024?
Yes 37.2%
No 62.8%
What is the best way for the U.S. to manage its economic relationship with China?
Rapprochement and trade deals 14.9%
Derisking and diversifying 40.7%
Decoupling and sanctions 18.6%
Focus on domestic industrial policy 25.7%
Should there be any limits on the amount of executive pay?
Yes (should be linked to certain ratios or broader stakeholder interests) 69.9%
No (whatever secures the talent and motivates exceptional leaders) 30.1%
What is the most realistic way to address the U.S. budget deficit?
Slashing the number of federal employees 20.3%
Reforms to government insurance programs 15.1%
Steep discretionary spending cuts 27%
Changing the tax code 24.8%
Other choices
How many rate cuts will the Federal Reserve go for in 2025?
Four (or more) 10.1%
Three 25.8%
Two 37%
One 11.4%
None 8.5%
It will need to hike rates! 7.2%
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