Morgan Stanley's Jim Lacamp says he ‘would caution' people about getting out of this market

CNBC Television | January 23, 2026 at 05:31 PM UTC
Bullish 90% Confidence
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Key Points

  • The market is characterized as a 'rodeo bull' due to rapid changes, but investors are cautioned against exiting.
  • Positive market drivers include falling interest rates, rising earnings, and the Fed being in an expected cutting cycle.
  • Market expansion is broadening beyond the 'Magnificent Seven' to include biotech, banks, natural resources, small, and mid-cap companies, with strong earnings expectations for the latter.
  • Concerns are noted regarding the ability to control inflation and maintain the rate-cutting cycle, though potential negative rulings (e.g., on tariffs) are viewed as buying opportunities.

AI Summary

Morgan Stanley's Jim Lacamp advises investors to remain in the market, describing it as a 'rodeo bull' with rapid changes but underlying strength. He highlights falling interest rates, rising earnings, and broad market expansion beyond tech giants as positive drivers, despite acknowledging risks like inflation and the Fed's narrow path.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 90%
Consensus Bullish 90%