Strategist sees strong bid across Europe, Asia defense complex to continue this year

• The bond market is experiencing significant volatility, likened to 'full-blown food poisoning,' due to geopolitical tensions and tariff threats.
• Analyst believes the current market turmoil is temporary and will pass, presenting future buying opportunities for investors.
• Recommends the defense sector, particularly European and Asian companies integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones, anticipating increased government spending globally.
• Identifies the 5% long-end yield as a psychological trigger for the bond market and the strengthening U.S. dollar as a significant market risk.

The discussion analyzes the bond market's volatile reaction to geopolitical events, particularly U.S. tariff threats over Greenland. Matt Orton views the current market uncertainty as temporary, suggesting 'this too shall pass' and presenting buying opportunities, especially in the defense sector due to anticipated global government spending and technological integration.