INVESTORS SEE OIL FALLING, GROWTH OUTLOOK WEAKENS A Bank of America survey shows most investors expect Brent oil to ease to $80–$90 by year-end, down from near $100. Sentiment is the most bearish in 10 months, though few predict a recession. Forecasts are mixed, with most seeing oil between $70 and $100 and only 6% above $100. A net 36% expect a weaker global economy, but 52% still anticipate a soft landing. Equity exposure has dropped sharply, while most investors expect Fed rate cuts and ECB hikes over the next year.(*Walter Bloomberg)